What is MONO? Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatments

The video discusses a personal experience with symptoms similar to lymphoma, which turned out to be infectious mononucleosis caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It explains the transmission, diagnosis, and complications of mononucleosis, highlighting the virus's replication process and the body's immune response. The video also covers the prevalence of EBV, its potential to cause other diseases, and the importance of accurate diagnosis to avoid complications.

What was the initial self-diagnosis made by the narrator based on their symptoms?

• Strep throat

• Chronic fatigue syndrome

• Lymphoma

• Infectious mononucleosis

Which virus is primarily responsible for causing infectious mononucleosis?

• Varicella-zoster virus

• Epstein Barr virus

• Herpes simplex virus

• Cytomegalovirus

How does the Epstein Barr virus primarily spread among individuals?

• Through insect bites

• Through contaminated water

• Through airborne droplets

• Through saliva

What is a key characteristic of the lymphocytes seen in a blood test for mononucleosis?

• They are reduced in number

• They are absent

• They are non-reactive

• They are atypical lymphocytes

Which test is used as a rapid diagnostic tool for mononucleosis but is not very sensitive?

• EBNA test

• PCR test

• Monospot test

• VCA antibody test

What is a potential complication of mononucleosis if the spleen is enlarged?

• Brain hemorrhage

• Internal bleeding

• Kidney failure

• Liver cirrhosis

By what age have approximately 90% of the population been exposed to the Epstein Barr virus?

• Age 20

• Age 10

• Age 40

• Age 30