Victoria Howell by Victoria Howell https://padlet.com/victoriahowell2016/gxka8wox6exi Epstein-Barr virus (human herpesvirus 4) en-us 2017-11-21 19:10:47 UTC 2023-05-17 00:27:09 UTC hello@padlet.com Epstein-Barr virus victoriahowell2016 https://padlet.com/victoriahowell2016/gxka8wox6exi/wish/209237432 This pathogen causes the disease mononucleosis, which is also called "the kissing disease" or "mono".]]> 2017-11-21 19:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriahowell2016/gxka8wox6exi/wish/209237432 Symptoms victoriahowell2016 https://padlet.com/victoriahowell2016/gxka8wox6exi/wish/209238226
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Skin Rash
  • Swollen lymph nodes in neck and armpits
    • ]]>     2017-11-21 19:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriahowell2016/gxka8wox6exi/wish/209238226     Symptoms victoriahowell2016 https://padlet.com/victoriahowell2016/gxka8wox6exi/wish/209242389
  • Sore Throat (could result from strep throat that antibiotics did not fix)
  • Swollen Tonsils as well as white patches (picture shown below
  • Swollen Spleen
    • ]]>     2017-11-21 19:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriahowell2016/gxka8wox6exi/wish/209242389     Prevention victoriahowell2016 https://padlet.com/victoriahowell2016/gxka8wox6exi/wish/209243880 Mononucleosis is spread by saliva. This disease can be prevented by not drinking after others, not sharing food or utensils, and not kissing those that are infected. Good hand washing techniques can also help prevent this disease as well.]]> 2017-11-21 19:30:26 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriahowell2016/gxka8wox6exi/wish/209243880 Who is most at risk? victoriahowell2016 https://padlet.com/victoriahowell2016/gxka8wox6exi/wish/209246610 Though anyone can get this disease, ages 15-24 are most at risk because of the close contact they have with people. Other people at risk include nurses, college students and those in the military.]]> 2017-11-21 19:37:41 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriahowell2016/gxka8wox6exi/wish/209246610 How is it acquired? victoriahowell2016 https://padlet.com/victoriahowell2016/gxka8wox6exi/wish/209248194 This disease is spread by saliva. Therefore this disease can be spread by kissing, sharing straws, drinks, dishes, or utensils. It can also be spread by an infected person coughing or sneezing.]]> 2017-11-21 19:41:12 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriahowell2016/gxka8wox6exi/wish/209248194 Treatment victoriahowell2016 https://padlet.com/victoriahowell2016/gxka8wox6exi/wish/210158908 Viruses cannot be treated with antibiotics. It has to clear up on its own. However, steps can be made at home to help with this process. People with this virus should get plenty of rest as well as drinking a lot of water to stay hydrated. Also sucking on lozenges, ice pops, or gargling warm salt water will help ease the sore throat. Taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen will help with fever and body aches.]]> 2017-11-26 16:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriahowell2016/gxka8wox6exi/wish/210158908