What are the mortality and morbidity rates of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infectious mononucleosis (mono), and which characteristics or complications of the virus are associated with severe illness or death?
Mortality rate of Epstein Barr Virus Infectious Mononucleosis is 17-19%. Complications related to EBV resulting death: • Chronic fatigue • Airway obstruction • Nervous system complications • Renal complications • Malignancy • Splenic rupture • Lymphoproliferative disorders • Post-transplantation lymphoproliferative disorders