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EPISODE · Jul 10, 2026 · 10 MIN

‘My body just forced me to stop’: Inside the brutal viral illness sidelining an Aussie gold medallist

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Queensland Olympic swimming star Kaylee McKeown has made the heartbreaking announcement that she is withdrawing from the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after being diagnosed with glandular fever. In response to the shocking news, Brisbane-based GP Dr. Maria Bolton joined Carla Bignasca on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the deceptive early symptoms of the Epstein-Barr virus, the extreme dangers of pushing through post-viral fatigue, and how patients can manage long-term recovery to avoid chronic fatigue syndrome.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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