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Treatment of Mononucleosis in Germany

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Best hospitals and doctors for mononucleosis treatment in Germany

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University Hospital Essen
Germany, Essen

University Hospital Essen

Overall rating9.3 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine the University Hospital Essen ranks among the top German hospitals! With 27 specialized departments and 24 institutes, the hospital in Germany is a maximum care medical facility. The hospital has 1,300 beds for inpatient treatment. A highly qualified medical team of more than 6,000 e
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University Hospital Duesseldorf
Germany, Duesseldorf

University Hospital Duesseldorf

Overall rating8.5 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
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University Hospital Ulm
Germany, Ulm

University Hospital Ulm

Overall rating8.7 / 10
The University Hospital Ulm is an advanced medical complex that provides patients with high-class medical care using the very latest scientific achievements. The medical facility has been performing successful clinical activities for more than 40 years and has long earned an excellent reputation throughout Europe. The hospital r
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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University Hospital Bonn
Germany, Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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University Hospital RWTH Aachen
Germany, Aachen

University Hospital RWTH Aachen

Overall rating8.7 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the
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University Hospital Heidelberg
Germany, Heidelberg

University Hospital Heidelberg

Overall rating9.8 / 10
According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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Charite University Hospital Berlin
Germany, Berlin

Charite University Hospital Berlin

Overall rating9 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
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University Hospital Jena
Germany, Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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University Hospital Tuebingen
Germany, Tuebingen

University Hospital Tuebingen

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the prestigious medical publication Focus, the University Hospital Tuebingen ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital was founded in 1805, therefore it is proud of its long history, unique experience, and outstanding achievements in the field of medical care, as well as research and teaching activitie
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University Hospital Giessen UKGM
Germany, Giessen

University Hospital Giessen UKGM

Overall rating9.5 / 10
The University Hospital Giessen UKGM positions itself as an ultramodern medical facility with outstanding quality of medical care. The hospital presents almost all areas of medicine, ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The priorities of the hospital’s activities include surgery, neurosurgery, oncology
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University Hospital Oldenburg
Germany, Oldenburg

University Hospital Oldenburg

Overall rating10 / 10
According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Oldenburg ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital offers a wide range of medical services that meet the highest medical standards. The hospital has 832 beds. The medical facility annually serves 37,000 patients on an inpatient and partially inpatie
Bundeswehr Hospital Berlin
Germany, Berlin

Bundeswehr Hospital Berlin

Overall rating10 / 10
The Bundeswehr Hospital Berlin enjoys a reputation as one of the leading medical facilities in Germany, where patients receive top-class medical care corresponding to the high standards of European university medicine. The medical center is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin – the largest and th
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Hospital Schwabing Munich
Germany, Munich

Hospital Schwabing Munich

Overall rating8.5 / 10
The Hospital Schwabing Munich is one of the oldest medical facilities in the Schwabing region with a history of over 100 years. The hospital is proud of the excellent state-of-the-art equipment, modern infrastructure, highly professional medical personnel and location in a picturesque park area. The medical complex is the academ
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Hospital Nordwest Frankfurt am Main
Germany, Frankfurt am Main

Hospital Nordwest Frankfurt am Main

Overall rating8.8 / 10
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Nordwest Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has a reputation of a modern multidisciplinary medical center with excellent quality of services. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt, thanks t
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St. Anna Hospital Herne
Germany, Herne

St. Anna Hospital Herne

Overall rating9.5 / 10
According to the famous Focus magazine, the St. Anna Hospital Herne ranks among the best medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia! The hospital first opened its doors to patients on September 27, 1901, and therefore it is rightfully proud of its long history and successful treatment results. Initially, the hospital had only
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Mononucleosis is a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus in 95% of cases. This is a type of herpes virus that is transmitted mainly through saliva. In 5% of cases, mononucleosis is associated with other pathogens, such as HIV, toxoplasmosis, rubella, hepatitis A, adenovirus and cytomegalovirus infection. Mononucleosis is not very common for adults, so this condition mostly affects teenagers.

Content

  1. Diagnostics
  2. Treatment
  3. Prognosis

It is enough to take antipyretics, drink plenty of water, and humidify the air to cure most cases of the disease. Sometimes antivirals and corticosteroids may be required as well. Some patients develop severe complications of mononucleosis requiring additional treatment, including surgery.

You can undergo your treatment in one of the following hospitals: University Hospital Ulm, University Hospital Essen, or University Hospital Duesseldorf.

The specialists of the Booking Health company will take care of all your organizational issues. They will provide you with information about the best clinics and doctors; they will help you to quickly make your appointment, get a visa and come to the clinic; they will tell you about possible treatment options; they will provide medical insurance and control invoices from the clinic. If necessary, our employees will organize additional examinations or rehabilitation. Your interpreter will help you to communicate with doctors, and you can contact your personal coordinator 24/7 for any everyday issues.

Diagnostics

 

The following classic triad of symptoms manifests the disease: 

  • fever is a rise in body temperature;
  • pharyngitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the pharynx and tonsils in this region; 
  • lymphadenopathy causes lymph node enlargement. 

Other possible symptoms may include headache, fatigue, or loss of appetite. 

When examining a patient, a doctor finds enlarged lymph nodes on the back of the neck. Half of the patients have an enlarged spleen: a doctor can determine this by palpation or with the help of an ultrasound scan.

Half of the patients develop hepatitis. A quarter of the patients have an enlarged liver. The severity of hepatitis usually corresponds to the severity of the disease.

3% of patients develop jaundice. This condition can be associated with both hepatitis and the destruction of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia).

Occasionally, a maculopapular rash develops on the skin. 

The main way to confirm the diagnosis is a heterophile antibody test. The Epstein-Barr virus test is less commonly used. Doctors may also check for HIV, toxoplasmosis, and cytomegalovirus to rule out other infections.

Treatment

 

Patients with uncomplicated cases receive symptomatic and maintenance treatment. Fever can be eliminated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Occasionally, there is a need for corticosteroids if the airway is blocked and shortness of breath develops. Mononucleosis does not require antibiotics.

In severe cases, mononucleosis can cause complications. It is in such situations that patients from other countries undergo their treatment of mononucleosis in Germany, since standard mild cases do not require the help of the best doctors in the world.

Complications of mononucleosis often develop in patients who are weakened by concomitant diseases of the internal organs or who have immunodeficiency, including due to the constant use of immunosuppressants, due to cancer treatment, etc. Possible complications include:

  • encephalitis, meningitis, peripheral neuropathy, or cranial nerve dysfunction;
  • hematological complications: the number of platelets in the blood can be significantly reduced, which will lead to bleeding, many patients develop anemia due to the breakdown of red blood cells;
  • a ruptured spleen occurs in 1% of patients, and they may require surgery to remove it (surgeons in Germany perform it using a minimally invasive laparoscopic technique);
  • an airway obstruction can usually be eliminated with medications;
  • other complications include pneumonia, pleurisy, myocarditis, glomerulonephritis, otitis, sinusitis, or pancreatitis.

Mortality in mono is about 1%. The top three causes of death are encephalitis, an airway obstruction and a ruptured spleen.

In the case of a severe infection, it is better to seek medical attention from one of the modern German hospitals to reduce the risks of the disease. An adequate therapy will facilitate a lower risk of complications, and, if they develop, a patient will receive timely medical care. As a result, getting rid of mononucleosis without health consequences will be possible.

Prognosis

 

The disease usually goes away no later than 2-4 weeks. The lymph nodes, liver and spleen can be enlarged for several months. The course of cytomegalovirus-associated mononucleosis is longer than that of EBV-associated mononucleosis.

Sometimes symptoms persist for a long time. These may be fatigue, weakness, poor sleep, etc. The Epstein-Barr virus remains in the body for life, but patients have immunity to fight it, and new episodes of the disease are unlikely.

After suffering infectious mononucleosis, patients with a genetic predisposition may develop lymphoma. This is associated with chromosomal aberrations in lymphocytes: the percentage of immune cells with an abnormal number of chromosomes and the presence of micronuclei increase in the blood. Doctors in Germany successfully treat lymphoma in most patients.

You can undergo your diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation for infectious mononucleosis in one of the German hospitals if the disease is severe or has caused complications. You are welcome to visit the Booking Health website to see the prices in different medical centers. When making your treatment appointment through our service, the cost of medical services for you will be lower than when contacting the clinic directly due to the lack of additional fees for foreign patients. The Booking Health specialists will help you to choose the most suitable clinics in Germany and organize your trip.

 

Authors: 

The article was edited by medical experts, board-certified doctors Dr. Vadim Zhiliuk and Dr. Sergey Pashchenko. For the treatment of the conditions referred to in the article, you must consult a doctor; the information in the article is not intended for self-medication!

 

Sources:

WHO - World Health Organization

Web MD

Medscape