Steroids for symptom control in infectious mononucleosis

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Authors

Emtithal Rezk · Damascus University

Yazan Nofal · Damascus University

Ammar Hamzeh · Damascus University

Muhammed Fayez Aboujaib · Damascus University

Mohammad A AlKheder · Damascus University

Muhammad F Al Hammad · Damascus University

Abstract

There is insufficient evidence to the efficacy of steroids for symptom control in infectious mononucleosis. There is a lack of research on the side effects and long-term complications.

Topics & Keywords

Viral-associated cancers and disorders Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Volume 2015, Issue 12, pp. CD004402-CD004402

DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd004402.pub3

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