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Glandular fever
Glandular fever is a viral infection that mostly affects teenagers and young adults. It gets better without treatment, but it can last for weeks and make you feel very ill.
Check if it's glandular fever
Glandular fever is most common in people aged 15 to 24 years old.
Symptoms of glandular fever may include:
- high temperature
- swollen glands, which may be in the neck, head, armpits, elbows, or groin
- sore throat
- a rash, which may be harder to see on black or brown skin
- headache
- tiredness
Non-urgent advice: See a GP if you have:
- a very high temperature or you feel hot and shivery
- a severe sore throat
- swelling either side of your neck – swollen glands
- extreme tiredness or exhaustion
- a sore throat that's not getting better
Urgent advice: Call NHS 111 if you have:
- difficulty breathing – you may be more short of breath than usual
- difficulty and pain when swallowing
Immediate action required: Call 999 if you:
- cannot swallow, including your own spit (saliva)
- have severe difficulty breathing – you're gasping, choking or n
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