What are the demograhics of mononucleosis?

Answer 1

Mononucleosis can affect anyone, regardless of their race, age or gender. It is, however, most common in teenagers and young adults because of their sometimes indiscriminate sharing of germs.

Answer 2

Mononucleosis, sometimes called the kissing disease, is extremely common. It is estimated that by the age of 35-40, 80-95% of Americans will have had mononucleosis.

Answer 3

While anyone, even young children, can develop mononucleosis, it occurs most often in young adults between the ages of 15 and 35 and is especially common in teenagers.