Mononucleosis - a contagious, excitable diseaseEpstein-Barr virus (abbreviated VEB). And although many people have never heard of VEB, its prevalence is extremely high. Studies show that by the age of five, half of the world's children are infected with it, and by age VEB, 90 percent of the people are already in the body. At the same time, the majority of the inhabitants of the planet have absolutely no symptoms, and therefore do not pose a threat to health. If the clinical picture becomes pronounced, then infectious mononucleosis occurs. In children, the symptoms of this disease are sometimes difficult to determine because they resemble signs of other diseases. In adults, it almost does not occur.
After 1-2 months after getting intothe body of the virus appears the first signs of the disease. The earliest symptom is a rise in temperature (38-39 degrees). It will remain long enough - from a week to 10 days. At the same time, a strong chill, pain in the joints, muscles, drowsiness, and general weakness are possible.
In addition, an increase in lymph nodes maycause infectious mononucleosis in children. Photos of diseased babies often show lymph nodes that bulge under the skin in the neck area (behind the ears and under the lower jaw) and deform its outlines. You should not try to use compresses or any other means, hoping to relieve inflammation. These methods are ineffective - the lymph nodes themselves will become normal in size as the infectious mononucleosis passes in the child.
The next typical symptom is inflammation of the tonsils,which is manifested by redness of the throat and pains in it. The surface of the tonsils may be covered with purulent bloom. To relieve pain, you can use drugs such as "Ibuprofen", "Paracetamol".
Diagnostics
If you have an infection suspicionmononucleosis in a child, contact your GP as soon as possible. He will refer you to an infectious diseases specialist, who will diagnose and, if the diagnosis is confirmed, prescribe treatment for the baby. Diagnostic tests will include a blood test, an ultrasound of the internal organs, and an antibody test against EBV.
Stop reproduction VEB can not be anydrugs. Modern antiviral drugs that are effective for other viral infections, in this case, almost not effective. But do not be afraid, because most often the disease is easily tolerated and does not cause complications. The treatment is aimed at alleviating the symptoms and involves taking antipyretic drugs in case of a temperature increase accompanied by pain or severe chills. Antibiotics are recommended only if complications of the disease develop (for example, pneumonia).
