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Does Mono Cause Exhaustion Followed By Headaches And Fevers?

I had mono about 3 yrs ago. I am 50 now. The mono was really bad and I had to miss a few months of work but was still very fatigue for about 8-9 months. Every time I really exhausted now, I seem to get these slight headaches and fevers. Every time I get sick, it seems to take longer to recover cause I get these fevers and headache, light headedness afterwards/ could this be a long term affect from the mono? thanks, Deb
Tue, 3 Mar 2015
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

Yes, infectious mononucleosis can occur as chronic infection.

Usually the infection of infectious mononucleosis is very benign, it will be cured without any adverse consequences.

But in some cases it can be seen as chronic infection this is more common in immunocomprmise states , organ transplantation and cancer chemotherapy. The prognosis for this conditions are very poor.

I suspect you are having chronic infection. For the diagnosis purpose you can take the viral antibody test done.

Treatment of the chronic condition is very challenging. Only chronic fatigue specialist can help you.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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Does Mono Cause Exhaustion Followed By Headaches And Fevers?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. Yes, infectious mononucleosis can occur as chronic infection. Usually the infection of infectious mononucleosis is very benign, it will be cured without any adverse consequences. But in some cases it can be seen as chronic infection this is more common in immunocomprmise states , organ transplantation and cancer chemotherapy. The prognosis for this conditions are very poor. I suspect you are having chronic infection. For the diagnosis purpose you can take the viral antibody test done. Treatment of the chronic condition is very challenging. Only chronic fatigue specialist can help you. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.