What is mono?
Mono, short for infectious mononucleosis, is a disease
caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Mono is sometimes called the "kissing… [more]
What are the symptoms of mono?
When someone is first exposed to the EBV after childhood,
they may contract the symptoms of mono, however more than… [more]
What causes mono?
Infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) sometime after
childhood is the major cause of mono. However, infection with a similar… [more]
Who is at risk for mono?
While children can be infected with EBV, the symptoms are
not bad enough to be called mono. Those at highest… [more]
How do I know if I have mono?
If you have what seems to be the flu, with aches, fever, and
enlarged lymph nodes, but you also have… [more]
What treatments are available for mono?
Mono usually takes care of itself
within two to four weeks without medication although sometimes it takes
more than a… [more]
How can I prevent mono?
It is very difficult to prevent mono
because people are contagious for a long time before and after they have… [more]
When should I seek medical care?
If you have been feeling tired and weak with a fever and
muscle aches and have swollen lymph nodes and… [more]
More information about mono
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