glandular fever

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Acute infection with the virus can cause glandular fever -- also known as "kissing disease" -- and can put infected individuals out of action for several months.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2024

Post-mortem tests showed she had contracted the Epstein-Barr virus - which causes glandular fever - the coroner was told.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2024

I experienced significant cognitive issues with memory, speech and hearing, developed pleurisy, and even a reactivated Epstein-Barr virus responsible for my long-forgotten bout of glandular fever more than a decade ago.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2022

The Scot was fourth in the Tokyo Olympic final last year, but has taken some time to shrug off the glandular fever she picked up in the indoor season.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2022

I shove the half-lemon in, shove Grandma out, tell myself the English bloke has glandular fever, cold sores, and tooth decay, the trifecta of unkissability, like every other hot male in Lost Cove.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson