Myers Suffering From Mono

Kansas City Wizards rookie defender Chance Myers has been battling a bout of mononucleosis for the last 6-8 weeks, the club revealed on Tuesday.
Myers, who was selected first overall by Kansas City in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft, has made 10 appearances this season despite his illness (7 starts), but has been sidelined for the past week with a bout of Strep throat, a side-effect from having a weakened immune system.

About mono:
Infectious mononucleosis, also known as mono or 'the kissing disease,' occurs most commonly in adolescents and young adults, where it is characterized by fever, sore throat, muscle soreness and fatigue.

Rest is recommended during the acute phase of the infection, but activity should be resumed once acute symptoms have resolved. Nevertheless, heavy physical activity and contact sports should be avoided to abrogate the risk of splenic rupture, for at least one month following initial infection and until splenomegaly has resolved, as determined by ultrasound scan.