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Synonyms
Glandular feverMonoKissing disease
Glandular fever is a type of viral infection that mostly affects young adults.
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Causes of glandular fever
Most cases of glandular fever are caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.
Complications of glandular fever
Most people with glandular fever will recover in two or three weeks and won't experience any further problems.
Introduction
Glandular fever is a type of viral infection that mostly affects young adults. Common symptoms include fever, a sore throat and extreme tiredness (fatigue).
Symptoms of glandular fever
Symptoms of glandular fever are thought to take around one to two months to develop after infection with the Epstein-Barr virus.
Treating glandular fever
There is currently no cure for glandular fever, but the symptoms should pass within a few weeks and there are things you can do to help control your symptoms.
