What is Mono?
Mono is an infection caused by a virus. The Epstein-Barr virus most often causes it but in some cases other viruses such as cytomegalovirus may cause it. The infection involves primarily the Lymph System resulting in swollen glands and an abnormally high number of leukocytes in the blood.
How is Mono spread?
Mono is not […]

What are they?
A boil is a synonym for furuncle and visa-versa. They are both infections of a hair follicle or gland usually caused by Staphylococci aureus, but they may be caused by fungi or other bacteria. A carbuncle is boil that has more than one hair follicle or duct involved. If severe it may develop […]