Dec 12 2008
Complications of Epstein Barr Virus (glandular fever or mononucleosis)
About 20% of people experience complications from the Epstein Barr virus that causes glandular fever or mononucleosis. These complications can include: Thrombocytopenia, which is a decrease in platelets (the blood cells responsible for blood clotting), has been noted in up to 50% of people with mononucleosis. It is usually mild and not life threatening. If [...]
