Can mono flare up with stress?

Chronic stress can weaken your immune system, so it’s possible that this could be one trigger leading to a bout of recurrent mono.

Can mono cause anxiety attacks?

Although anecdotal reports suggest that anxiety and depressive disorders may be precipitated by acute infectious mononucleosis (AIM), there are few population-based studies measuring distress and psychiatric disorder during and after infection.

What can mimic mono symptoms?

Beware: There are other diseases that can mimic mononucleosis:

• Cytomegalovirus (CMV) mononucleosis.
• Toxoplasma gondii infection.
• Acute retroviral syndrome due to HIV infection.
• HHV-6 (human herpes virus 6)
• Adenovirus infection.
• Primary infection with herpes simplex virus type 1.
• Strep pyogenes pharyngitis (“strep throat”)

Do mono symptoms fluctuate?

When you have mono, your symptoms may come and go, and your symptoms may change with time. A sore throat is worst during the first 3 to 5 days and gradually improves over the next 7 to 10 days. Fever may last 10 to 14 days.

Can having mono affect you later in life?

Most cases of mononucleosis are caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Once you’re infected with EBV, you carry the virus — usually in a dormant state — for the rest of your life. Sometimes, however, the virus may reactivate. When this happens, you’re not likely to become ill.

Can mono damage your brain?

Nervous System EBV infection can affect a person’s brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Can mono lead to depression?

Summary: Anecdotal reports that viral infections such as mononucleosis lead to depression and other psychiatric disorders have been rebutted by a study that followed 144 HMO patients.

What happens if mono is left untreated?

If mono goes untreated, severe complications may arise. Your liver may become inflamed by the development of hepatitis. Your spleen may enlarge to the point where it erupts. This will cause sharp pain in your abdomen and could require surgery.

How long do mono flare ups last?

The signs and symptoms of mono typically last for 1 to 2 months. The incubation period may be shorter in young children. Some symptoms, like sore throat and fever, typically lessen after 1 or 2 weeks. Other symptoms such as swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, and an enlarged spleen may last a few weeks longer.