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).
Blood tests that look for EBV antibodies and liver function tests can also help with a diagnosis of mono. A CBC (complete blood count) will show if your lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, show certain changes that may be a sign of mono. How Is Mono Treated? There is no cure for mono. The virus eventually goes away, but it can take a few weeks. Antibiotics are NOT used to treat mono. That's because mono is caused by a virus, and antibiotics do not kill viruses. Once in a while, the doctor may prescribe drugs called steroids. This medicine is usually taken for about five days. It can help control swelling in the throat and tonsils. Your doctor or nurse will recommend the following steps to make you feel better: Get plenty of rest.