La mononucleosis infecciosa es un síndrome clínico causado principalmente por el virus Epstein-Barr. Las manifestaciones clínicas se caracterizan principalmente por la triada clásica de fiebre, faringoamigdalitis y linfadenopatías periféricas o de localización cervical. Es transmitida entre los seres humanos por medio de secreciones bucales. Su diagnóstico se confirma mediante serología y no existe tratamiento específico, generalmente es sintomático con antitérmicos y antiinflamatorios.
Infectious mononucleosis is a clinical syndrome caused mainly by the Epstein-Barr virus. The clinical manifestations are mainly characterized by the classic triad of fever, pharyngotonsillitis and peripheral lymphadenopathies or cervical localization. It is transmitted between humans through oral secretions. Its diagnosis is confirmed by serology and there is no specific treatment, it is usually symptomatic with antithermal and anti-inflammatory drugs.