IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A viral condition, symptoms are fatigue, enlarged lymph nodes in neck and increased leukocytes.
A
HIV/AIDS
B
lupus erythematosus
C
Mononucleosis
D
scleroderma
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Infectious mononucleosis is a clinical entity characterized by pharyngitis, cervical lymph node enlargement, fatigue and fever, which results most often from a primary Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) infection.

Detailed explanation-2: -Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the most common cause of infectious mononucleosis, but other viruses can also cause this disease. It is common among teenagers and young adults, especially college students. At least one out of four teenagers and young adults who get infected with EBV will develop infectious mononucleosis.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Epstein Barr virus (EBV) increases the risk of some cancer types. But, for most people that have the virus, it will not cause them any problems. EBV is linked to Hodgkin lymphoma, Burkitt lymphoma (a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma) and nasopharyngeal cancers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Swollen lymph nodes in the front and back of your neck. Swollen tonsils with a whitish-yellow covering. Swollen liver or spleen. Skin rash.

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