10 Tonsillitis Causes
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Epstein-Barr Virus
The Epstein-Barr virus is another pathogen that many people will have encountered. It causes a disease often known as the kissing disease because of the way it is transmitted through saliva. It is also known as ‘mono’, which is the shortened version of mononucleosis. The kissing disease is common in teenagers especially, but it can affect people of all ages.
The Epstein-Barr virus is not usually dangerous, and will usually only cause symptoms that are similar to the cold or the flu. Treatment usually means having the patient get plenty of rest and take on lots of fluids. Serious complications can occur in a very small number of cases, however.
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