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Mononucleosis is a disease that develops as a result of the Epstein-Barr virus. "Mono" is mild in children and often in adults, but adolescents can become quite ill and develop flu-like symptoms for weeks. It's rarely fatal in healthy people, though it can cause more severe problems in immuno-compromised people (HIV+, organ transplantees). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infectious_mononucleosis
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∙ 10y agoyes, that is why it is called "the kissing disease". it is not an airborn illness . it is transmitted through bodily fluids, such as saliva.
Yes, mononucleosis, or mono, is contagious. It is often spread by saliva and close contact. It is known as "the kissing disease." Since it is spread by saliva, don't spit. That's just gross. You can get it if you kiss or share a drink with someone who has it or had been exposed to it!
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∙ 13y agoIt is a virus. Epstein Barr virus to be exact.
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How do you spell mononucleosis?
That is the correct spelling of "mononucleosis" (a viral disease).
What kind of disease are Hiv measles chickenpox common cold herpes and mononucleosis?
HIV, measles, chickenpox, the common cold, herpes, and mononucleosis are all viral infectious diseases.
Can you take amoxacillin for mono?
Mononucleosis is a viral disease, it is caused by a virus. Amoxicillan is an antibiotic, which means it kills disease causing bacteria. It would not affect the mono virus. So, the answer is no.
Is mononucleosis bacterial?
It is viral. http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/infectious-mononucleosis-topic-overview
Is mono an airborn disease?
Mononucleosis is typically transmitted from asymptomatic individuals through saliva (hence "the kissing disease"), or by sharing a drink, or sharing eating utensils. It may also be transmitted through blood. It is NOT an aiborne disease
What kind of infection is infectious mononucleosis?
Viral Infection
Is mononucleosis a kissing disease?
Contact with the saliva of an infected person transmits the disease, that is why it is called the kissing disease. It is really an infection- viral. There is no treatment that is effective and it takes 6 month to recover. You get fatigued, swollen lymph nodes, and cold like symptoms.
What type of doctor treats mononucleosis?
An infectious disease specialist can evaluate mononucleosis.
Is Hepatitis A a viral disease?
yes,it is a viral disease
Which disease is often called the kissing disease?
Mononucleosis is often called "the kissing disease".
What infectious disease caused by the epstein barr virus is sometimes called the kissing disease?
Infectious mononucleosis (also known as EBV infectious mononucleosis or Pfeiffer's disease and colloquially as kissing disease - from its oral distribution - or as mono in North America and as glandular fever in other English-speaking countries) is an infectious, very widespread viral disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, which well over 90% of all adults are exposed to at some point in their life.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infectious_mononucleosis
What are some disease that starts with the letter M?
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