PHYSIOLOGY
BLOOD PHYSIOLOGY
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A contagious infection of lymphocytes in blood and lymph tissues, caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.
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monocyte
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globulins
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mononucleosis
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phagocytosis
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Infectious mononucleosis, also called “mono, ‘’ is a contagious disease. 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.
Detailed explanation-2: -DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA FOR INFECTIOUS MONONUCLEOSIS Hoagland’s criteria8 for the diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis are the most widely cited: at least 50 percent lymphocytes and at least 10 percent atypical lymphocytes in the presence of fever, pharyngitis, and adenopathy, and confirmed by a positive serologic test.
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