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The l virus that usually causes mononucleosis is the "Epstein-Barr virus". However it can also be caused by "Cytomegalovirus".
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What body system does mononucleosis attack?
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), aloso cytomegalovirus can cause mononucleosis-like symptoms
What is the cause of mononucleosis?
The causative organism is a herpesvirus known as Epstein-Barr virus.
Is mononucleosis a bacteria?
No. Mononucleosis (Mono) is a virus.
What is the life cycle for the infectious mononucleosis virus?
mononucleosis is not infectious
What cause mononcleosis disease?
Mononucleosis is caused by a proliferation of lymphocytes caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus.
What is infectious mononucleosis caused by?
infectious mononucleosis also called mono is caused by EBV or Epstein-Barr Virus.
What is the Epstein-Barr virus?
The Epstein Barr virus causes mononucleosis. While this is not a terribly serious condition it does lead to extreme fatigue that can take months to recover from.
Is mononucleosis in any way related to herpes?
Mononucleosis is caused by a herpesvirus called Epstein-Barr virus. There are many herpesvirus and they each cause different things. Epstein-Barr can not cause a cold sore or genital herpes.
How is mono classified?
Mononucleosis is a virus.
Is infectious mononucleosis a bacteria?
No, it is caused by a virus, the Epstein-Barr virus.
Why is it called mononucleosis?
It is called mononucleosis because the virus causes unusual proliferation of monocytes in the blood.
What age groups are mainly affected by mononucleosis?
Between the ages of 10 and 20. Mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-barr virus (EBV). People usually get mononucleosis before the age of 20 or at the moment they contract the virus.
