Glandular Fever

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Medical Name:  Infectious Mononucleosis;  Kissing Disease

 

Description

Glandular Fever is an infectious disease that affects the Lymph Nodes in the neck, armpits and groin.  It is caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus (a strain of Herpes Virus) and is characterized by above normal numbers of Monocytes in the Blood and swollen Lymph Nodes throughout the body.

 

The symptoms of Glandular Fever usually commence thirty to fifty days after infection with the Epstein-Barr Virus.

 

These Substances may Alleviate/Prevent Glandular Fever

Antioxidants

 Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) may be useful for suppressing the Epstein-Barr Virus that causes Glandular Fever.  [1]

 

Minerals

 Silver may be useful for the treatment of Glandular Fever.  [2]

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