Infection of 'Seonyeol' Showing Symptoms Such as Vomiting and Fever
A story has emerged about a woman in her 20s from the UK who reportedly contracted "kissing disease" after kissing a man she met for the first time at a club.
Nev McLeavy (22) from the UK revealed that he caught "kiss disease" after kissing a man he met for the first time at a club. [Image source=The Sun capture]
Recently, British media outlets such as the Daily Mail and The Sun reported on the story of Neve McRaevi (22), who earned a journalism degree from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. She went to a club to celebrate her graduation with friends. At the club, McRaevi danced on the floor with a man she met for the first time. They then kissed. However, the problem started the next day. McRaevi realized something was wrong. She woke up with a sore throat so painful that swallowing was difficult, and her symptoms worsened without any sign of improvement.
McRaevi visited a hospital and was prescribed antibiotics, but her condition did not improve despite taking the medication. She even began experiencing symptoms such as vomiting and fever. After several hospital visits, she was diagnosed with "kissing disease," also known as glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis). This illness is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, a type of herpes virus. The virus is primarily known to spread through saliva. Once infected, the virus remains in the body for life. Although it does not usually cause further illness after initial treatment, the virus can still be transmitted to others. It is a common herpes virus that infects 9 out of 10 people. Most people show no symptoms, but some experience high fever, rash, abdominal pain, and eye pain.
To prevent glandular fever, it is advisable to avoid kissing others when feeling unwell. Since glandular fever is most contagious during the acute phase with high fever, some institutions recommend not sharing eating utensils when feeling sick, due to the saliva-based transmission of the virus.
McRaevi lamented, "I regretted hearing the diagnosis of 'kissing disease,'" adding, "I spent almost a month in hospitals and in bed just because I kissed someone at a bar." She continued, "I couldn't properly attend my graduation ceremony because of this illness." While acknowledging that kissing strangers can sometimes be part of the culture, she added, "Now that all this has happened, I will be much more careful about whom I choose to kiss."
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