What Is Mononucleosis?
6. Other Complications
In addition to the complications already mentioned, mono can also cause some other potentially severe problems for the patient. One is tonsillitis that becomes severe to the point of preventing the patient from breathing. Anemia is another medical condition the mono will cause in some people.
The disease can also cause a problem that prevents the blood from clotting, potentially leading to excessive blood loss. Other severe conditions like encephalitis and meningitis are also a possibility, although rare. Guillain-Barre syndrome is another potential complication that causes the patient’s nerves to be attacked by their immune system. People with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop serious problems.
Advertisement
