During the fall season, many different types of illnesses can make their way around. While some illnesses are mild and can go away on their own, others can cause more severe symptoms and may require medical treatment. Mono is a viral infection that can cause severe illness symptoms such as fevers and swollen lymph nodes in the neck. It mainly spreads through saliva, although it is not considered to be an STD. Mono can cause severe illness, so it is important to understand the symptoms associated with mono so that you can get the treatment that you need. AFC Urgent Care Bound Brook offers same-day illness symptom diagnosis and treatment, 7 days a week with no appointment required
What Is Mono & How Does it Spread?
Mono, also nicknamed the kissing disease, is a severe viral infection. It mainly affects young people and sometimes can spread quickly on college campuses. It spreads from person to person through saliva, which can happen by kissing or sharing drinks with others. Although mono is most common among young people it can affect anyone of any age. Interestingly, once you are exposed to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) which causes mono, you carry the dormant virus for life meaning that you cannot get mono twice.
Common Symptoms of Mono
Mono is a viral infection. However, symptoms caused by mono are not comparable to mild viral infections such as colds. Mono symptoms can be severe and typically impact the respiratory symptom and nervous system. This can cause a variety of severe symptoms which can last anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks. One distinct symptom of mono is neck pain or swelling in the throat due to swollen lymph nodes. Other common symptoms of mono include:
- Fever
- Severe fatigue
- Sore throat
- Headaches
- Swollen lymph nodes (particularly in the neck)
- A red rash
Mono Diagnosis & Treatment
Although young healthy people should be able to fight off a viral infection on their own, mono symptoms can be severe. It is a serious illness and if you think you were exposed to mono you should seek medical care. Mono is caused by a viral infection which means it cannot be treated with antibiotics. However, your medical provider will be able to help you manage your symptoms while your body recovers. Mono can sometimes turn into secondary infections such as strep throat, so it is important to seek medical attention if you are experiencing severe systems for treatment. Mono is typically diagnosed with a simple blood test. There are medications available over-the-counter which can help alleviate some of the discomfort caused by mono, so speak to your medical provider.
Visit AFC Urgent Care for Same-Day Illness Treatment in Bound Brook, NJ
Mono is a serious viral infection that is contagious. If you suspect you were exposed to someone who has mono, or if you have any of the symptoms of mono, you should seek medical care for proper diagnosis. At AFC Urgent Care Bound Brook, our clinic has a lab on-site, allowing our medical staff to perform diagnostic testing at the time of your visit. Your medical provider will work with you to help manage your symptoms so that you can stay comfortable during your recovery.
Our clinic offers same-day care to patients in Bound Brook, NJ, and the surrounding communities. We never require that you schedule an appointment in advance, just walk into the clinic for prompt care. We maintain short wait times so that you can get the care that you need exactly when you need it. Our clinic accepts most medical insurance plans including Cigna, Amerigroup, Wellcare and more. Walk-in today!
