Patient's question:
Over the past few days, I've been coughing, but it's not too severe. I cough less during the day and slightly more at night. The recent check-ups have shown high white blood cell counts, ranging from 30 to 40, and they haven't come down. The doctor mentioned it might be mononucleosis. Is the medication for mononucleosis harmful to the liver? Will this condition leave any aftereffects?Doctor's answer:
The disease is called infectious mononucleosis, primarily caused by Epstein-Barr virus infection. Most cases are accompanied by hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopathy, fever, and may also have respiratory infection symptoms.Recommendations: The main treatment for infectious mononucleosis is symptomatic therapy. If Epstein-Barr virus infection is confirmed, antiviral drugs such as ganciclovir may be required. However, this medication can cause long-term liver damage, so liver function tests should be monitored regularly. Infectious mononucleosis is generally a self-limiting disease, but the course of the illness tends to be prolonged.