The “Health” center in Germany has stated that Pfeiffer’s glandular fever is a contagious disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), belonging to the herpes virus group. The disease is named after the German internist Emil Pfeiffer, who first diagnosed it.
The center explained that this virus is transmitted through saliva during activities like kissing or other body fluids (blood or sexual contact). Symptoms include increased body temperature, throat and tonsil inflammation, swollen lymph nodes, spleen enlargement, limb pains, fatigue, weakness, lethargy, and exhaustion.
Diagnosing Pfeiffer’s glandular fever is done through blood tests for the Epstein-Barr virus or its antibodies, along with possibly taking a throat swab. In some cases, lymph node biopsy may be necessary.
Treatment involves using fever-reducing and pain-relief medications. In severe cases, corticosteroids may be required.
