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Mononucleosis ("kissing disease," EBV infectious mononucleosis, Pfeiffer's disease, Filatov's disease) comes from the Epstein-Barr Virus, which is a type of Herpes virus. Up to 90% of adults are exposed in their lifetimes. It was discovered in 1964 by Anthony Epstein and Yvonne Barr after being sent a tumor sample from a Kampala, Uganda hospital. The sample was gathered by Denis Burkett.
What else can I help you with?
Is mononucleosis a bacteria?
No. Mononucleosis (Mono) is a virus.
How do you spell mononucleosis?
That is the correct spelling of "mononucleosis" (a viral disease).
What is the life cycle for the infectious mononucleosis virus?
mononucleosis is not infectious
What type of doctor treats mononucleosis?
An infectious disease specialist can evaluate mononucleosis.
You kissed your girlfriend with mononucleosis and now you have a cold does that mean you have mononucleosis?
yes. get to a doctor!
Why is it called mononucleosis?
It is called mononucleosis because the virus causes unusual proliferation of monocytes in the blood.
What medical terms contain the root word mono?
Mono is short for mononucleosis.
Which virus is characterized by fever sore throat and enlarged lymph nodes?
infectious mononucleosis
What is mono short for?
mononucleosis
How many people per year get mononucleosis?
how many people get mononucleosis per year and whats the normal age to get it?
Which blood test may confirm infectious mononucleosis?
A mononucleosis spot (or Monospot) test is a blood test used to determine whether or not you are infected with the Epstein-Barr virus, which is the organism that causes infectious mononucleosis.
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.
