Epstein Barr Virus commonly referred to as mono. is misdiagnosed as the flu quite often. The patient becomes weaker and weaker, not knowing they are infected.
Knowing exactly what Epstein Barr Virus is, may prevent much heartache. It can be detected by a simple blood test, but many doctors are not aware of the signs and symptoms. As the first signs of Epstein Barr Virus is chronic fatigue, body aches and general malaise, it is often diagnosed as a simple cold or flu.