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Mono (infectious mononucleosis)
A condition usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) that typically occurs in teenagers. The virus is spread through saliva, which is why some people call it âthe kissing disease.â
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
How long it usually lasts:
How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Common |
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A 40-year old asked:
I had infectious mononucleosis when i was 17. i have a friend who now has mono, can i catch it?
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A 45-year old female asked:
How long does someone have mono before they run a fever and at what point are they contagious?
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A 51-year old female asked:
Public librarian & work w/moms/kids/elderly. Just diagnosed w/Acute CMV @ highly contagious stage, very mono-like. I have no sick leave. No extra $$. What risk for public if I return to work now?
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A 27-year old female asked:
I had infectious mono as a child.Can it reoccur and does it weaken immune systems for life? TY
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A 27-year old asked:
How long is someone contagious with mono?
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A 44-year old asked:
Docs, usually how long is mono contagious for?
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A 48-year old asked:
How long is a person contagious with mono?
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A 47-year old asked:
My doctor says I'm in the recovery from mono. Am I still contagious?
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A 31-year old asked:
Say I have mono and all the symptons in my throat have cleared up, am I still contagious?
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A 48-year old asked:
Can a doctor to determine if someone is still contagious with mono?
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A female asked:
Is Mono Still Contagious To Me? My Boyfriend Recently Had It And I Was Around Him, And Didn't Get Sick. He's Over It Now, But I Don't Know If We Could Kiss Again Or Not.
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A 36-year old female asked:
High platelet, potassium, WBC, severe anemia, old mono. I've never been dx. What am I at risk for am I contagious. I feel crappy?
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A female asked:
If you get Mononucleosis as a child does it not stay in your body for life? I had Mono as a child and from the research I have done was given to understand it stayed with you for life. I was recently screened for Mono and the test came back negative. I wa
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A 35-year old asked:
I know that mononucleosis is caused by ebv, but is there a such thing as a "mono cell"?
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A member asked:
I have mononucleosis and developed a full body rash, not from drugs. How can i help ease the itch as I can barely sleep. Ive tried nothing but rest . I had mono for 3 days total, and now only feel the effects of the rash.
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A 40-year old asked:
I was just diagnosed with mononucleosis and I am 16 weeks pregnant. Will mono have any effect on the baby?
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A 16-year old female asked:
I had mononucleosis about 2 months ago and I still have the neck pain. Now I have a sore throat, is the mono back? Should I be worried or not
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A 56-year old female asked:
If I had mono in my 20's, confirmed by blood test, should I be screened for hepetitus now?
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A 52-year old male asked:
Looking for doc in eastern VA to work with and move from mono-therapy TRT to include HCG. Sub-optimal response to gel so far (TT mid 300's). ?
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A 39-year old asked:
How does mono stat 3 work ?
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A 27-year old asked:
What is involved in the testing for mono?
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A 31-year old asked:
What should or should not I do with mono?
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A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: Mono?
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A 38-year old female asked:
What is the signs of mono my son thinks he might have it because he is sleeping alot
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A 18-year old male asked:
Can you die from getting mono?
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A 33-year old asked:
What are the signs and symptoms of mono?
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A 46-year old asked:
What to do if I have mono, should i be worried?
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A 37-year old asked:
Could i have mono if kissing someone else with it?
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A 41-year old asked:
Is it possible I have mono? What are the symptoms?
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A 20-year old male asked:
I have mono is it ok for me to have 1 drink a week ?
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