Infectious mononucleosis is an infectious viral disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. The symptoms that are related to mononucleosis include nonspecific symptoms, such as: sore throat, fever, weight loss, and fatigue. Conditions closely related to mononucleosis might include: lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes), hepatitis, splenitis (inflammation of the spleen). The splenitis might additionally cause hemolysis (damaging of the red blood cells).
The transaminase are enzymes that are closely related to the function of the liver, and can be found elevated in many conditions where the liver is affected as in mononucleosis.
There is no precise time for how long alcohol should be avoided after hepatitis related to mononucleosis. However, it is highly recommended to avoid intake of alcohol at least until the transaminase levels are back to normal or a medical health care professional (preferably gastroenterohepatologist whom your friend is advised to visit regularly for the liver condition) allows otherwise.
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