What Is Glandular Fever?
8. Treatment
Glandular fever is caused by a virus, and this means that anti-biotics will not work. The immune system can usually handle the virus itself, however, and the patient will usually make a full recovery in a few days or so. There are also some measures the patient can take to help speed up their recovery.
It is advisable that the patient gets as much rest as they can, not as though they will be feeling particularly active anyway. The patient should also be taking on plenty of fluids. Painkillers will help relieve aches and pains, and headaches, while lozenges can help to soothe and numb a sore throat.
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