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Glandular Fever
Glandular Fever also known as "Kissing Disease" is a contagious viral disease, passed by direct contact (such as kissing). The disease is characterized by swollen glands, fever and possibly skin eruptions.
Glandular Fever Symptoms
- Fever which may last for weeks
- Lymph nodes are enlarged and tender
- Lymph nodes at the back of the head may be most severely affected
- May be difficult to open the mouth because of the swelling
- Excessive production of saliva in the mouth
- Sore throat often with discharge on the tonsils
- Generally feeling unwell
- Spleen may also be affected and enlarged
- Resultant fatigue may last for months
- May occasionally be associated with generalized rash
- Occasionally can affect other organs including the lungs, heart and brain