Mononucleosis

Alternate Names : Epstein-Barr Viral Infection

What are the signs and symptoms of the infection?

Young children exposed to EBV generally have no symptoms. At times, they may have vague symptoms, similar to many other childhood illnesses. When teens or young adults acquire EBV, though, mononucleosis can occur. Following are some of the common symptoms of mononucleosis:

EBV may cause enlargement of the liver or the spleen. If this occurs, the person may have abdominal pain or fullness.