Tough few weeks for Max Poole, British cycling prospect, as he withdraws from Vuelta a España due to Epstein-Barr virus infection.
In a disappointing turn of events for cycling enthusiasts, 22-year-old Max Poole, a promising British cyclist, has been forced to withdraw from the Vuelta a Espana. Poole, a member of Picnic PostNL team, was diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and glandular fever, a common viral infection that causes mononucleosis or glandular fever.
Poole's season has taken a significant hit as he was aiming for success at the Vuelta a Espana. However, his health started to decline during training for the event, and he was removed from the race during the Tour of Poland by Picnic PostNL head coach Rudi Kemna. After experiencing a poor reaction to training, Poole abandoned the Tour of Poland after stage five.
The Vuelta a Espana, scheduled to start on August 19, will see the Picnic PostNL team field an eight-man squad, including climbers Chris Hamilton and Kevin Vermaerke, and sprinter Casper van Uden. Poole's teammate and compatriot, Oscar Onley, who finished fourth at the Tour de France last month, will also be part of the team.
Poole expressed his disappointment about missing the Vuelta in a press release, wishing his team luck there. He also took the opportunity to thank fans for their support during this challenging time.
The typical recovery timeline for EBV infection causing mononucleosis involves several stages. After infection, there is an incubation period of about 6 weeks before symptoms appear. The initial mild symptoms (prodrome) last around 4 to 5 days, followed by the acute phase, when symptoms like fever, severe fatigue, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes peak, lasting 2 to 4 weeks. Afterward, the convalescent phase—the recovery period—can last up to 6 months or longer, during which fatigue and weakness may persist.
EBV remains in the body indefinitely, usually dormant without causing symptoms, but some people experience prolonged fatigue or other chronic symptoms related to immune response dysregulation. Contagiousness is highest during the acute phase and can last several weeks, but virus shedding can continue for many months after symptoms resolve.
There is no specific information publicly available about "Max Poole Epstein-Barr virus recovery timeline," so this general EBV recovery timeline applies broadly. Some advanced treatments, like ozone MAH therapy, are being explored clinically to support recovery in chronic EBV cases, but individual response times vary significantly.
Poole's early season form was impressive, finishing 11th overall and 3rd in the young rider's classification at the Giro d'Italia this year. The team's doctor, Camiel Aldershof, confirmed that Poole will need a longer period of rest to recover from his illness.
Notably, Mark Cavendish, a renowned cyclist, has also been affected by Epstein-Barr in the past. As Poole embarks on his recovery journey, cycling fans will eagerly await his return to the sport.
[1] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Mononucleosis. https://www.cdc.gov/mono/about/index.html [2] National Institutes of Health. (2021). Ozone-Major Autohemotherapy. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470304/ [3] Mayo Clinic. (2021). Mononucleosis (Mono). https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mono/symptoms-causes/syc-20353964 [4] World Health Organization. (2021). Epstein-Barr virus infection. https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/epstein-barr-virus-infection [5] American Academy of Pediatrics. (2021). Mononucleosis. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/Infectious-Diseases/Pages/Mononucleosis.aspx
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