MONONUCLEOSIS OR KISSING DISEASE
Infectious mononucleosis (mono) is a contagious illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
The infection can be spread by saliva, and the incubation period for mono is four to eight weeks
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Most adults have laboratory evidence (antibodies against the EBV) indicative of a previous infection with EBV and are immune to further infection.
The symptoms of mono include fever, fatigue, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes.
The diagnosis of mono is confirmed by blood tests.
Mono can cause liver inflammation (hepatitis) and enlargement of the spleen.
People who have had mono can continue to shed virus particles in their saliva during reactivations of the viral infection throughout their lifetime.
Vigorous contact sports should be avoided in the illness and recovery phase to prevent rupture of the spleen.
In most cases of mono, no specific treatment is necessary
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