Publications by authors named "Kristin M Hokanson"
Background: Infectious mononucleosis decreases the productivity of many college students and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection may result in long-term immune damage.
Objectives: Evaluate the antiviral effect of valacyclovir during EBV-related acute infectious mononucleosis and explore potential clinical benefits.
Study Design: University students who presented during the first 7 days of illness were randomized to receive valacyclovir 3g/day for 14 days or not.
Article Synopsis
- * Researchers conducted clinical and virological evaluations on university students, finding that 20 out of 25 had confirmed primary EBV infections, which cleared from the bloodstream within about three days.
- * It was discovered that while the virus can be rapidly cleared from blood, high levels remain in the throat for weeks, suggesting that kissing is a likely mode of transmission for infectious mononucleosis.