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The incidence of glandular fever

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

H. G. Penman
H. G. Penman
Affiliation:
Pathology Loboratory, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth: Portsmouth and I.O.W. Area Pathological Service
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Previous estimates of the incidence of glandular fever vary widely. Reasons for this are suggested. The present investigation was designed to show the incidence of cases of glandular fever presenting to doctors in certain general communities near Portsmouth in 1962–63.

The overall incidence in these areas during the year was found to be 38 per 100,000 population; this amounts to an average of one case annually in a medium-sized general practice. The incidence appeared to be lowest in a council housing estate. Glandular fever was not common in children, although it was frequently diagnosed on clinical grounds.

The ways in which cases of glandular fever might be missed in a survey such as the present one are discussed. It is thought that many patients may become ill but not consult their doctors. Truly subclinical glandular fever, however, is thought to be infrequent.

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Research Article
Information
Journal of Hygiene , Volume 64 , Issue 4 , December 1966 , pp. 457 - 464
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1966

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