What Is Mono?
9. Diagnosis
Your doctor will likely want to ask you about your symptoms and perform a brief physical exam. This is often enough to reach a preliminary diagnosis, and it is not usually considered necessary to get a confirmation. If the doctor does want to conform the diagnosis, however, they will likely request some tests.
A blood sample can be taken for further analysis to help look for signs of the virus. Another test is a monospot, which has been created to help diagnose mono specifically. The test works by looking for antibodies used to fight the virus. These antibodies will often not appear until a week after infection, however, meaning mono will likely be missed if the test is done too soon.
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