Symptoms

A headache, fever, sore throat, tiredness, swollen lymph glands in the neck and generalized body weakness, achiness and sometimes a rash. Young adults may jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) and an enlarged spleen.

Incubation Period

30-50 days in most cases

Mode of Transmission & Communicability

The virus is spread by contact with an infected person's oropharynx (such as kissing). Communicable from many weeks to a year or more.

School Action

1. Refer for medical diagnosis and treatment.

2. Exclude from school until 24 hours after temperature returns to normal.

3. If the spleen is enlarged, students should avoid contact sports for 6 weeks or until the healthcare provider has given approval for the student to continue with the sport(s).