Mononucleosis and the Epstein Barr Virus

Mononucleosis and the Epstein Barr Virus Aim My aim is to investigate the disease mononucleosis. Hypothesis Epstein Barr Virus causes mononucleosis (mono). This virus will make you sick. It infects the throat and has symptoms such as tiredness, weakness, sore throat, and cough. It affects all age groups and has a big impact on younger and older people. This is a virus which is contagious and will only go away on its own. Main Points 1. …

…careful about being in contact with others saliva and mucus which means we should be more careful with things such as sharing food and drinks. Resources www.vh.org/Patients/IHB/Peds/CQQA/mono.htm#2 www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/ebv.htm www.laurushealth.com/Library/HealthGuide/MedicalTests/topic.asp?hwid=hw5179 www.stayinginshape.com/3osfcorp/libv/k28.shtml www.uct.ac.za/depts/mmi/jmoodie/ebv2.html http://herpes.on.net/virus/ebv.htm