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Infectious Mononucleosis
New infectious mononucleosis research from R.G. Hosey et al outlined
February 10th, 2009
In this recently published article, scientists in the United States conducted a study "To quantitatively assess the degree and rate of splenic enlargement and the time required for regression of splenic enlargement in collegiate athletes diagnosed with acute infectious mononucleosis (IM). Prospective cohort study." "Academic Medical Center(s) outpatient sports medicine clinic. Study participants: Volunteer Division 1 University athletes. A limited abdominal ultrasound was performed on each participant by a licensed and experienced ultrasonographer. Splenic measurements were taken to assess maximum splenic length. Athletes who were subsequently diagnosed with infectious...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-02-10)
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