Use of the lymphocyte count as a diagnostic screen in adults with suspected epstein–barr virus infectious mononucleosis

Biggs, Timothy C.; Hayes, Stephen M.; Bird, Jonathan; Harries, Philip G.; Salib, Rami J.

doi:10.1002/lary.24030

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“…In addition, individuals with 31-40 and over 50 years were all negative for the test. Several previous surveys have suggested the lymphocyte count as a valid diagnostic screen test in adults infected with mononucleosis in different results [19,20]. In this study, male individuals were significantly more positive and likewise, it was observed that there were significantly higher positive cases of mononucleosis in spring and summer.…”

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The sero-epidemiology of infectious mononucleosis in Neyshabur, Northeast Iran during 2010–2014

2016

J Coast Life Med

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The sero-epidemiology of infectious mononucleosis in Neyshabur, Northeast Iran during 2010–2014

2016

J Coast Life Med

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“…In addition, patients with 31-40 and upper 50 years were all negative for the test. several previous surveys have suggested the lymphocyte count as a valid diagnostic screen test in adults infected with mononucleosis with different results (18,19). In this study, Male patients were significantly more positive and likewise, it was observed that the spring and summer seasons had significantly higher positive cases of mononucleosis.…”

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The Sero-Epidemiology of Infectious Mononucleosis in Neyshabur during 2010-2014

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Background and Aims: EBV is a human herpesvirus that infects more than 90% of the world's population. Although, benign and asymptomatic in most cases, the infection can cause many nonmalignant and malignant disorders of lymphoid and epithelial origins. The objective of this study was detected in IM prevalence in Neyshabur, Northeast Iran from 2010-2014. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive epidemiological survey was performed in Neyshabur between 2010 and 2014 to reveal the prevalence of infectious mononucleosis. A total of 114 patients were studied. Briefly, patients with a positive test for specific IgG and IgM were determined as positive cases. Results: the overall prevalence of IM was 14%. The mean age±SD for infectious mono test is 18.96± 15.79. the age groups of 0-10 and 21-30 years old, were the most positive cases in this period. In addition, 31-40 and upper 50 years were not positive cases. Male patients were significantly more positive and likewise, it was observed that the spring and summer seasons had significantly higher positive cases of IM. Among the five years of this study, it was a decreasing status from 2010 (23.1%) to 2014 (9.1%), although a slight fluctuation was occurring. Conclusions: the prevalence of IM was low in Neyshabur city. Moreover, children and male patients had relatively higher prevalence of the disease. Furthermore, it was observed a higher rate of IM in the spring and summer seasons.

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“…IM is a clinical diagnosis with laboratory investigations used to confirm the diagnosis . Evidence within the literature suggests that the lymphocyte count alone or when used in combination with the total white cell count could be used as a quick screening test prior to monospot or serological testing (level 3/4 evidence). However, it is reported that in the paediatric population or those with strong clinical signs of IM, these methods may be more unreliable.…”

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Controversies in the management of acute tonsillitis: an evidence‐based review

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King

2014

Clinical Otolaryngology

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Management of acute tonsillitis within a secondary care setting largely consists of anecdotal or relatively low-quality evidence. Thus, much evidence from management comes from expert opinion or practice within a primary care setting. Management across the UK can also vary greatly. An evidence-based review of best practice has been presented here, but further evidence will be required in the future examining the significance of corticosteroids and antibiotic administration in this patient cohort specifically, ensuring practice is evidence based and clinically relevant.

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Use of the lymphocyte count as a diagnostic screen in adults with suspected epstein–barr virus infectious mononucleosis

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Cited by 11 publications

References 10 publications

The sero-epidemiology of infectious mononucleosis in Neyshabur, Northeast Iran during 2010–2014

The sero-epidemiology of infectious mononucleosis in Neyshabur, Northeast Iran during 2010–2014

The Sero-Epidemiology of Infectious Mononucleosis in Neyshabur during 2010-2014

Controversies in the management of acute tonsillitis: an evidence‐based review

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