(© 2007). Patient. Available from: UF Health: University of Florida Health [Internet]. Could it be something else??! Available from: UW Health [Internet]. What are other viral causes of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis? People who have infectious mononucleosis can spread the infection to others for a period of weeks. Gulley ML, Tang W. Laboratory Assays for Epstein-Barr Virus-Related Disease. Does the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) cause chronic fatigue syndrome? Week 1: 25% False Negative Rate; Week 2: 5-10% False Negative Rate; Week 3: 5% False Negative Rate; Positive Heterophile Antibody Tests. eMedicine [On-line information]. Please note that information provided through this free Service is not intended to be medical advice and should not be relied on as such. and exactly how does a 5 yr. get MONO?…. eMedicine [On-line information]. Mayo Clinic: Mononucleosis I would speculate that children can be exposed to mono by sharing drinks back and forth, since the virus can be passed through saliva, but apparently mono is more common in teens. Saliva on children's toys, water bottles, toothbrushes, drinking glasses, and hands can also transmit the virus. 1st ed. Medscape Reference [On-line information]. Available from: Kids Health from Nemours [Internet]. Did you know that the blood test used to identify infectious mononucleosis can yield a false positive? A negative test means there were no heterophile antibodies detected. Pharyngeal erythema was noted along with bilateral eschar in the tonsillar vaults. Glad I found this article. Pagana, K. D. & Pagana, T. J. Available online at http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/784513-overview. I am so frustrated because she feels great but has to sit from sports for a month. Author and Journalist Cunha, B. Mono tests are used to help diagnose a mono infection. Somewhat concerns me as to what she may have had, but overall she seems healthy. A positive mono test with an increased number of white blood cells and reactive lymphocytes on a blood smear in the presence of symptoms associated with mono indicates a likely diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis. Strep test came back negative, not the flu, no stomach problems, no rashes and just slightly swollen lymph nodes.

URL of this page: https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/mononucleosis-mono-tests/. So I maintained motrin tylenol alternating and kept it down through the day.. Glee Totally Unofficial: The Ultimate Guide to the Smash-Hit High School Musical, Trout Valley, the Hertz Estate, and Curtiss Farm (Images of America), "A Summoning of Souls" by Leanna Renee Hieber. 2002: 387-388. Rochester (NY): University of Rochester Medical Center; c2019. I always test positive for mono and fifths disease- I think some people are just weird like that :p . These are often more difficult to perform and are costlier. Most of the time, EBV infection occurs in childhood and causes few or no symptoms. 1. Available online at http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/epi/epimono.htm. Some of the more common signs and symptoms of mono include: Some people may experience additional signs and symptoms such as: The test may be repeated when it is initially negative but suspicion of mono remains high. About Infectious Mononucleosis. I am only 22. Donna M. D’Alessandro, MD Learning Point A strep test may also be ordered along with a mono test to determine whether a person's sore throat is due to strep throat (group A streptococcal infection) instead of or in addition to mononucleosis. 1st time what March 2010, second was Jan. 2011 and the third time was April 2011. Pp. I have been having night sweats for 2 weeks along with pain that comes and goes in my spleen and a slightly enlarged lymph node in my neck. Perhaps ask the doctor about it. My 14 year old daughter just tested positive for mono and she has no symptoms at all! During week 1 after symptoms begin, there is a 25% false negative rate. We took him in due to him being tired a lot and swollen nodes. The reference ranges for your tests can be found on your laboratory report.
To view current news articles on this topic check Google News. (Oct 2015) Cunha, B. Medscape. The clinical findings of infectious mononucleosis occur in conjunction with the appearance of IgG and IgM anti-VCA antibodies. She didn’t have any tests other than that. And sure enough so is peripheral edema in an adult. Weber R. Pharyngitis. I’d rather have an educated guess about what my kids may or may not have, and it may be useful in ruling out mono or preparing for a long recovery.

Accessed November 2012. Accessed June 13, 2016. Periodically, the virus can reactivate, and it is commonly found in the saliva of infected persons. The incubation period for mono is roughly 4-7 weeks, which means that people can be contagious for a long time before developing symptoms. MedlinePlus: Infectious Mononucleosis Hi my 5 year old just started kindergarten.. he came home with a fever on a tuesday of 102.8 after school. In-situ hybridization is also available for various biopsy specimens. Available online at http://www.cdc.gov/epstein-barr/about-mono.html. Studies have shown that Monospot Test produces both false positive and false negative results.Results should be correlated with clinical and hematological findings. Accessed May 2009. Mono is sometimes called the kissing disease because it is spread through saliva. Results are usually ready within an hour. CDC twenty four seven. Madison (WI): University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority; c2019. Your health care provider may repeat the test to make sure you do not have mono. The test is used to detect proteins in the blood called heterophile antibodies that are produced by the immune system in response to an Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection, the most common cause of mono.

Abnormal (positive): The blood sample clumps (heterophil antibodies are detected).
One of the nastier symptoms that can occur is a swollen spleen, which means that anyone with mono should not play contact sports and risk further injury to the spleen.

Evidence-based medicine information on this topic can be found at the National Guideline Clearinghouse and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. The family history was non-contributory. He had nothing but severe G.I. Accessed November 2012.

A monospot can also stay positive for many months; so once someone is positive; it is pointless to retest for a period of time afterward.