Causes of Inflamed Tonsils
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Epstein-Barr Virus
The Epstein-Barr virus us another common virus that is responsible for mononucleosis, or mono for short. Mono is also often referred to as the kissing disease because it is often spread from person to person by kissing. It can also be transmitted through contact with utensils and glasses.
Symptoms of Mono include enlarged spleen, fever, rash, profound fatigue, swollen glands, and inflamed tonsils. Most people will make a full recovery within 2-4 weeks, although fatigue can linger in some cases. Many people have been infected with the virus, and most of those infected will never show symptoms.
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