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What is the reason why bed rest and analgesics are expected treatments for infectious mononucleosis?

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Answer:

In order to relive fever, headache, and sore throat

Step-by-step explanation:

Infectious mononucleosis is an infection caused by Epstein Burr Virus (EBV).

Its symptoms include fatigue, fever ,headache and skin rush.

There is no cure for Infectious mononucleosis but relief medicine can be given.

The typical treatment consists of bed rest and analgesics that will keep the patient comfortable. Antivirals, transfusions and antibiotics are not necessary unless there is an additional infection.

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