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How can you possibly get mononucleosis without kissing?
Mono is mainly transmitted by saliva so sharing a drink with an infected person has risks. Organ transplant patents get Mono also. If the organ came from someone that had been infected at one time then the virus is in the organ and the person receiving it can succumb to it.
How do you get mono?
From direct physical contact with an infected person. It was called the kissing disease years ago. You can even get it by sharing a glass or a straw or utensils when eating and drinking. It is a viral infection, caused by Epstein-barr. It is commonly known as the kissing disease.You would get it through saliva.
How is mono spread?
Only by sharing saliva with someone who has the virus and is contagious Sharing drink, food, kissing etc.
Is true if you make out with someone you get mono?
Making out does not cause mono to spontaneously appear, but if the person you are making out with is infected, there is an extremely high chance that you will catch it as well.
How can mono spread?
Mono, or infectious mononucleosis, is typically spread through saliva, so it can be transmitted through kissing, sharing utensils or drinks, or coughing/sneezing. It is also possible to spread mono through blood transfusions or organ transplants. Practicing good hygiene, such as avoiding sharing personal items and washing hands regularly, can help prevent the spread of mono.
What is the most common way to get mono?
The most common way to contract mononucleosis, often referred to as "mono," is through the exchange of saliva, which is why it is sometimes called the "kissing disease." This can occur through kissing, sharing drinks, or using the same utensils as someone who is infected. The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which causes mono, can also be spread through other bodily fluids, but saliva is the primary route of transmission.
Can mono spread through sweat?
Mononucleosis is not contagious through sweat. Mono is spread by saliva.
If I drank out of the same water bottle as a girl who has had mono before but I did not touch the mouthpiece are am I still at high risk to get mono?
Mono is VERY contageous and yes, it can be caught using someone elses drink. Their saliva is on that, as is everyone else sharing it
Can you get mono from waterfalling a water bottle of someone that is infected?
Yes. saliva is how it's contracted any amount even a small amount besides how safe is it to drink after someone anyways? =)
Can you get mono from sharing a straw with someone that has had it for several weeks and is no longer showing symptoms of it but did test positive for it?
Mono is HIGHLY contagious. Contracting it from a straw that the person has come in contact with orally is highly possible and not out of the normal.
Can you get mono from sharing cigarettes?
Mono is spread through direct contact with saliva, so it is possible to contract is by sharing the same cigarette. You can also get ti by sharing lipstick, or drinking from the same glass.
Can you get mono from being around someone with mono?
Yes, you can. Mononucleosis is commonly called the 'kissing disease', but you don't have to kiss someone in order to get it. It is like any other virus and can be transmitted through any contact with an infected person. You can even get it from someone not showing any symptoms who has had it before, because once you've had mono it stays in your body forever. It can reactivate in someone without any symptoms and be passed to others.
