Maryland General Logo
 
spacer

  home button seperater Medical Services Button seperater seperater seperater seperater

 

Home > Medical Reference > Encyclopedia (English)

Toggle: English / Spanish

Services at Maryland General

A complete list of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services at MGH.

Mononucleosis - Overview

Nombres alternativos

Enfermedad del beso

Definición:

Es una infección viral que causa fiebre, dolor de garganta e inflamación de los ganglios linfáticos, especialmente en el cuello.

Ver también: mononucleosis infecciosa (infección aguda por citomegalovirus).

Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo:

La mononucleosis a menudo se propaga por medio de la saliva y el contacto cercano. Se conoce como la "enfermedad del beso" y se presenta con más frecuencia entre los 15 y 17 años de edad, sin embargo, la infección puede desarrollarse a cualquier edad.

La mononucleosis generalmente está ligada al virus de Epstein-Barr (EBV), pero también puede ser ocasionada por otros microorganismos como el citomegalovirus (CMV).

  • Reviewed last on: 5/9/2010
  • Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Johannsen EC, Kaye KM. Epstein-Barr virus (infectious mononucleosis, Epstein-Barr virus–associated malignant diseases, and other diseases). In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 139.

Caserta MT, Flores AR. Pharyngitis. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 54.

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997- A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
adam.com
 
 
Physician Directory
seperater
Physician Specialties
seperater
Medical Glossary
seperater
Guide for Patients
seperater
Guide for Visitors
seperater
 
   
 

About Us    ·     Contact Us     ·     Phone Listing     ·     Residency Programs     ·     Site Map     ·     Site Search     ·     Links     ·     FAQs

© 2008 Maryland General Hospital, All Rights Reserved   ·   827 Linden Avenue,   Baltimore, MD 21201   ·   410-225-8000
Commitment to Compliance   ·   Privacy Policy   ·   Terms and Conditions of Use   ·   Disclaimer   ·   JCAHO Public Notice