Does a negative EBV blood test result mean that I didn have glandular fever?
May be. Glandular fever (also known as infectious mononucleosis) is a common illness in adolescents and young adults. Most people recover from the infection within a few weeks. However, in a very small number of people it can cause longer term complications. The virus of glandular fever is passed from one person to another in saliva (this is why it’s sometimes called the kissing disease) or through breathing in droplets of saliva or mucus that are in the air. These may be left behind after someone coughs or sneezes. You can also get the virus by sharing food or drink from the same container as an infected person. Diagnosis If you think you have glandular fever, see your GP who will ask you about your symptoms and examine you, including your glands to see if they are swollen. He or she may do a blood test to look for unusual cells and to see if your blood contains specific antibodies to EBV. [http://h
