Arrrgh! I am so sorry.
Well, at least you've been validated.
I just finished reading about Devon.
Sigh.
Epstein Barr is very similar, but it needs a different test, so never assume that just because one test is negative that the other one will be.
The virus becomes latent in your system. Viruses don't "die," like bacteria. They can be reactivated at any time. Viruses, like cancer, can be stored in test tubes on shelves, dormant, for yrs, and opened and reactivated. Amazing stuff. Scary, too.
Anyway, you needs lots and lots of sleep, and Vit C and echinacea to boost your white count.
I hope you have friends and family who can help out at this time. You really need to write up a schedule of your daily activities and delegate them. You can get over this more quickly if you take care of yourself.
Like Heather said, only more sternly, husband HAS to buy it. It's not like you are making this up.
Oh, you want to stay away from babies and elderly people, since they are most vulnerable to picking up viruses. So I'd get husband to do the grocery shopping or anything else you need in a public place for awhile. It's not THAT contagious, but if you're like I am, you'll feel guilty about every little thing.
Take care.