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Meningitis: How a quadruple amputee got her life back  -  24 Mar 2008
Independent,I thought I had glandular fever because my glands were very swollen and that's because of the septicaemia. I asked her to take a blood sample, which she did

Walton retires  -  24 Mar 2008
Advocate,After beating glandular fever in 2006, Walton returned to professional competition but struggled to regain his peak form, except for a second in the LA

Federer struck down by glandular fever  -  Mar 8, 2008
Radio New Zealand,Tennis world number one Roger Federer has revealed that his recent drop in form is due to contracting glandular fever. Federer, who will play retired tennis

Federer crushed at Indian Wells  -  Mar 23, 2008
Swissinfo,Federer, who suffered from a bout of glandular fever at the beginning of the year, had won his five previous meetings against Fish.

Federer back on Open road  -  Mar 17, 2008
Swissinfo,Switzerland's Roger Federer has returned to winning form at the Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells, easing back into his game after a bout of glandular fever

Stepanek gives Nalbandian scare  -  Mar 18, 2008
BBC Sport,Federer, who is recovering from a bout of glandular fever, needed just 53 minutes to complete victory as Mahut managed just four points on the Federer serve

Fever-hit Vikings armed for battle  -  Feb 24, 2008
Northern Territory,BLOCKBUSTING back Jason Walker has been struck down with glandular fever and is out of the 1st Brigade Vikings' side to play in this weekend's Kakadu rugby

FACTBOX-World 100 freestyle record holder Bernard  -  Mar 23, 2008
ReutersMissed the 2004 Athens Olympics because of mononucleosis (glandular fever). * Broke the 50-second barrier for 100 freestyle for the first time at the 2005

Federer and Wawrinka through at Indian Wells  -  Mar 20, 2008
Swissinfo,The latest win assures Federer, who suffered a bout of glandular fever at the beginning of the year, the top position in the world ranking ahead of Spain's

Federer's image is no longer Wimbledon-white  -  Mar 13, 2008
Guardian,It then emerged, post Dubai, that Federer has apparently been suffering from mononucleosis, or glandular fever, since before Christmas, hence the 'reason'

Smith: Scottish Cup Loss Was Tough Pill To Swallow  -  Mar 22, 2008
Glasgow Daily Record,My throat glands had swollen up so glandular fever was one of the possibilities. "It wasn't easy. I was worried about missing one game, never mind the rest

Feverish Federer struggles to restore normal service  -  Mar 8, 2008
Daily Mail,Roger Federer is battling to be fit for the first Masters event of the year after being laid low with glandular fever. Federer, who looked out of sorts when

Swiss advance in Pacific Life Open  -  Mar 19, 2008
Swissinfo,Federer, who appears to have recovered from a bout of glandular fever at the beginning of the year, hit nine aces and won 23 out of 24 points on his first

Federer reaches quarters  -  Mar 19, 2008
The Press Association...loss to Andy Murray two weeks ago in Dubai when the world number one revealed he had suffered from glandular fever at the start of the year.

Top seed Federer strolls  -  Mar 18, 2008
Reuters.uk,Federer, who had competed in only two tournaments this season after succumbing to glandular fever, broke Mahut twice to sweep through the opening set.

Federer strolls into fourth round at Indian Wells  -  Mar 18, 2008
Reuters UK,The top seed, who had competed in only two tournaments this season after succumbing to mononucleosis (glandular fever) at the end of last year,

Federer's illness explains bad form  -  Mar 8, 2008
Swissinfo,Swiss tennis star Roger Federer says he has been trying to get back on track following a bout of mononucleosis - glandular fever - at the start of the

Tennis-Smiles for Federer after winning start at Indian Wells  -  Mar 16, 2008
Reuters.uk,Federer had competed in only two ATP events this season after succumbing to mononucleosis (glandular fever) at the end of last year.

UPDATE 3-Tennis-Kuznetsova and Sharapova advance, Roddick exits  -  Mar 16, 2008
Reuters UK,Federer, fully recovered from a bout of mononucleosis (glandular fever), crushed Spaniard Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-3 6-2 and Sharapova maintained her

VERBEEK HOPES TO FACE WEARY RODA  -  Mar 21, 2008
Sportinglife.com,...a long-term injury absentee for the hosts and is joined in the treatment room by midfielder Geert-Arend Roorda, who is suffering from glandular fever.

Tennis-Recovering Federer in upbeat mood for Indian Wells  -  Mar 14, 2008
Reuters.uk,Federer, top seed at this week's Pacific Life Open, has competed in only two ATP events this season after succumbing to mononucleosis (glandular fever) at

Tennis-Federer could meet Murray in last eight at Indian Wells  -  Mar 11, 2008
Reuters.uk,Federer, edging his way back to full fitness after contracting glandular fever at the end of last year, was beaten 6-7 6-3 6-4 by Murray in the opening

Federer too strong for Mahut  -  Mar 19, 2008
Eatsleepsport.com,A bout of glandular fever has restricted the Swiss star to just two tournament appearances so far this season but he showed no rustiness as he fired nine

Federer insists he is over virus  -  Mar 11, 2008
The Press AssociationRoger Federer insists he is "back to normal" after glandular fever hampered his start to the 2008 season. The world number one battled to a 6-3 6-7 (7-4)

Tiny battler a ball of energy  -  Mar 11, 2008
Melbourne Herald Sun,A pediatrician initially thought Jamison had glandular fever, but one morning she had difficulty breathing and Ms Toll called an ambulance.

Virus rocks Rogers' hopes  -  Mar 11, 2008
The Age,A virus of the herpes family that can weaken the immune system for months, EBV is a cause of glandular fever. The condition will sideline 28-year-old Rogers

Federer battles past Sampras  -  Mar 11, 2008
The Press AssociationDjokovic in the Australian Open semi-final and then making a first-round exit to Andy Murray in Dubai as he continues his recovery from glandular fever.

Federer cruises through in Indian Wells  -  Mar 19, 2008
OddsPreview.com,The world number one has competed in only two tournaments this season after a bout of glandular fever, but he barely broke sweat in beating Mahut.

UPDATE 1-Tennis-My career is not in decline, says Federer  -  Mar 10, 2008
Reuters.uk,He was told he was suffering from glandular fever after the Australian Open. "Honestly, losses like this motivate me more than anything," said Federer.

My career is not in decline, says Federer  -  Mar 10, 2008
Guardian,...at the Pacific Life Open at Indian Wells, California later this week, was told he had mononucleosis (glandular fever) after the Australian Open.

Sampras puts on a show to sell Federer match  -  Mar 10, 2008
Times Online,Federer said that he was over a bout of glandular fever, which undermined his health before the Australian Open and was instrumental in his lacklustre

PREVIEW-Tennis-Federer, Sharapova eye resurgence at Indian Wells  -  Mar 10, 2008
Reuters.uk,Federer, who has competed in only two tournaments this season, succumbed to mononucleosis (glandular fever) at the end of last year.

Casey Dellacqua out, Lleyton Hewitt flies flag  -  Mar 19, 2008
Melbourne Herald Sun,He has pinned much of his sluggishness to the effects of glandular fever, which disrupted his usual training and practice. In the women's draw,

Federer reveals illness  -  Mar 8, 2008
The Press AssociationRoger Federer has revealed he was suffering from glandular fever at the start of this season. The world number one, who has played in only two events this

Tennis-Federer blames virus for poor start to year  -  Mar 8, 2008
Reuters.uk,...said he became severely ill on holiday in Switzerland after the Australian Open and was diagnosed with mononucleosis (glandular fever), a virus causing

Boasting an incredibly strong field of the world's top players, it ...  -  Mar 8, 2008
BBC Sport,Federer we learn has been suffering with glandular fever which explains his fitness problems and lacklustre showing this year. Roddick has re emerged,

Interesting biography of an interesting man  -  Mar 21, 2008
Organiser,His mother later presumed the ‘glandular fever’ as the first hint of a terrible disease that would begin ravaging his body in early adulthood.

Federer contemplates desert title duel with Nadal  -  Mar 18, 2008
Guardian,..."I am excited being back and happy to be playing good tennis again," said the Swiss, who succumbed to glandular fever at the end of last year.

Demolition man Federer eases into fourth round  -  Mar 18, 2008
Scotsman,The top seed, who had competed in only two tournaments this season after succumbing to glandular fever at the end of last year, broke Mahut twice to sweep

Roddick rants as he crashes out at Indian Wells  -  Mar 17, 2008
Daily Mail,Federer, who has been suffering from glandular fever in recent weeks, secured a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Spain's Guillermo Garcia-Lopez.

Shirvington confused by sprint decision  -  Mar 5, 2008
The Age,Then, he was affected by a series of injuries and the aftermath of glandular fever. Now, he is fit and healthy, and believes he will run fast again soon,

Haas sends Roddick packing  -  Mar 17, 2008
Setanta Sports,Elsewhere, Swiss world number one, Roger Federer, recovered from a bout of glandular fever to crush Spain's Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-3 6-2.

Reflexology: Coughs and colds? Get a grip!  -  Mar 7, 2008
Telegraph.co.uk,Molly is plagued by chronic fatigue, a hangover from glandular fever, and needed work on her liver, spleen and lymph glands. For Beth, whose hay fever

Simpson-Daniel called into England training squad for Scotland match  -  Mar 2, 2008
The Canadian Press,A bout of glandular fever forced him to drop out of the team and he was unable to force his way back in for the 2003 World Cup, and has been picked only

Murray talks up chances of winning at Indian Wells  -  Mar 17, 2008
Scotsman,Federer, fully recovered from a bout of mononucleosis (glandular fever), crushed Spaniard Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-3, 6-2. ha ragged 7-5, 6-3 win over Eleni

Federer and Sharapova cruise  -  Mar 17, 2008
Canada.com,REUTERS/Danny Moloshok Federer, fully recovered from a bout of mononucleosis (glandular fever), crushed Spaniard Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-3 6-2 and

Federer wins but Roddick goes out  -  Mar 17, 2008
BBC Sport,World number one Roger Federer returned to form after a bout of glandular fever with a 6-3 6-2 win over Guillermo Garcia-Lopez at the Pacific Life Open.

Roddick ousted at Indian Wells  -  Mar 17, 2008
Aljazeera.net,Roger Federer, Swiss world number one, made much smoother progress after his full recovery from a bout of mononucleosis (glandular fever), as he crushed

Offspinner in search of greener fields  -  Mar 20, 2008
Manawatu Standard,He will return and replace Hawke's Bay batsman Michael Taiaroa, who played little part against Canterbury because of a form of glandular fever.

Dial-a-GP blunder cost this girl her life, as her meningitis was ...  -  Mar 10, 2008
Daily Mail,Over the previous two years, the 18-year-old had often suffered from tonsillitis as well as a bout of glandular fever - twice she'd needed a home visit from

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