Pediatr. praxi. 2022;23(2):137-140 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2022.030

Infectious mononucleosis is most common in adolescents and young adults

prof. MUDr. Vladimír Mihál, CSc.1, 2, MUDr. Kamila Michalková3
1 Ústav molekulární a translační medicíny, LF UP Olomouc
2 Dětská klinika, LF UP a FN v Olomouci
3 Radiologická klinika, LF UP a FN v Olomouci

We present a case report of a 16-year-old student with infectious mononucleosis, in whom splenomegaly was confirmed up to 4 weeks after the onset of infection using abdominal ultrasound. Infectious mononucleosis is an acute viral disease associated with a high incidence of splenomegaly, although the incidence of splenic rupture is low. We are discussing current recommendations for outpatient monitoring of splenomegaly associated with infectious mononucleosis.

Keywords: adolescent, EBV virus, infectious mononucleosis, splenomegaly.

Published: April 12, 2022  Show citation

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Mihál V, Michalková K. Infectious mononucleosis is most common in adolescents and young adults. Pediatr. praxi. 2022;23(2):137-140. doi: 10.36290/ped.2022.030.
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