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

Jemma Reekie, whose season has been hindered by glandular fever, also qualified for the semi-finals.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2022

The latest setback came after the 30-year-old missed the indoor season because of "various health, body and mental challenges", having suffered with glandular fever over the winter.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2022

Most of us won't even notice, but the virus is famous for "the kissing disease", which is also known as either glandular fever or mononucleosis.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 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