mononucleosis

• Maladie infectieuse aiguë caractérisée par de la fièvre, une augmentation des ganglions lymphatiques et une augmentation anormale du nombre de leucocytes mononucléés dans le sang ; elle n'est pas très contagieuse et est parfois considérée comme se transmettant par les baisers.

An acute disease characterized by fever, swollen lymph nodes, and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leukocytes in the bloodstream; it is not highly contagious and is sometimes believed to be transmitted by kissing.

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1. Infectious diseaseB2formalmedical

   An acute viral infection that causes fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and an increase in certain white blood cells; often transmitted through saliva.

   Mononucléose infectieuse

   • She was diagnosed with mononucleosis after weeks of fatigue and a sore throat.
   • Mononucleosis is sometimes called the 'kissing disease' because it spreads through saliva.
   • The doctor recommended rest and fluids for the patient recovering from mononucleosis.

   Synonymesglandular feverinfectious mononucleosiskissing diseasemono