Consuming fewer than 20 grams of carbs daily is known as a ketogenic diet, or a very low-carb diet. The brain only uses glucose or ketone bodies for energy. When you restrict your glucose intake due to a low carb intake, your body converts fats into ketone bodies.
The mononucleosis test is used to help determine whether a person with symptoms has infectious mononucleosis (mono). The test is used to detect proteins in the blood called heterophile antibodies that are produced by the immune system in response to an Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection, the most common cause of mono. A mono test is frequently ordered along with a complete blood count (CBC).
You can also experience other symptoms listed below. Your blood is drawn, and if antibodies (heterophile antibodies) are present in the blood, the test is positive and you have EBV. Because mono is caused by a virus, it cannot be treated with antibiotics. Therefore, treatment is based on managing symptoms until your body can fight the illness on its own. You can give your immune system a boost by getting plenty of rest and drinking a lot of water.