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Infectious Mononucleosis

What is infectious mononucleosis (mono)?

Infectious mononucleosis (mono) is a disease caused by viruses.The most common cause is the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Mono is contagious, which means it can spread from person to person. It is common among teenagers and young adults, especially college students.

What causes infectious mononucleosis (mono)?

Mono can be caused by many different viruses. But it is most often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). EBV is found all over the world. Most people get an EBV infection at some point in their lives, but only some of them will get the symptoms of mono. EBV infections often happen during childhood or when someone is a young adult. EBV infections in children usually do not cause symptoms. And when they do, it's hard to tell the difference between the symptoms of mono and the symptoms of other common childhood illnesses such as the flu. Teens and young adults who get EBV are more likely to have symptoms that are typical of mono.

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  1. Infectious Mononucleosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is infectious mononucleosis (mono)? Infectious mononucleosis (mono) is a disease caused by viruses.The most common cause is the Epstein-Barr virus ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/infectiousmononucleosis.html - Health Topics
  2. Mononucleosis (Mono) Tests: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    Mononucleosis (Mono) Tests What are mononucleosis (mono) tests? Mononucleosis (mono) is an infectious disease caused by viruses , including: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which is the most common ... EBV antibody test, Epstein-Barr virus antibody test, mononucleosis spot test What are they used for? Mono ... Department of Health and Human Services; About Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono); [reviewed 2020 Sep 28; cited 2023 Jul ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/mononucleosis-mono-tests - Medical Tests
  3. Mononucleosis spot test 
    The mononucleosis spot test looks for 2 antibodies in the blood. These antibodies appear during or after an infection with the virus that causes mononucleosis, or mono.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003454.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Mononucleosis 
    Mononucleosis, or mono, is a viral infection that causes fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands, most ... mono Monospot test -- will be positive for infectious mononucleosis Antibody titer -- tells the difference between a current ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000591.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Mononucleosis (Mono) (For Parents) (Nemours Foundation)  
    mono, kissing disease, monno, mononucleosis, infections, flus, fever, Epstein-Barr virus, spleen, hemolytic anemia, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, glands, ebv, viruses,, CD1Infectious Disease
    https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/mono.html - External Health Links
  6. Mononucleosis (Mono) (Nemours Foundation)  
    mononucleosis, mono, kissing disease, kissing, saliva, ebv, epstein-barr virus, exhausted, tired, monospot, mono spot, swollen glands, ...
    https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/mononucleosis.html - External Health Links
  7. Mononucleosis - view of the throat (image) 
    Infectious mononucleosis causes a sore throat, enlarged lymph nodes, and fatigue. The throat may appear red and the tonsils covered with a whitish material. Mononucleosis and severe streptococcal tonsillitis appear quite similar. Unless ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2936.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection 
    ... Some otherwise healthy people with CMV infection develop mononucleosis-like symptoms. CMV is a type of herpes ... Liver function tests Monospot test (to distinguish from mononucleosis due to Epstein-Barr virus infection)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000568.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Infectious mononucleosis #3 (image) 
    Infectious mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. It is a viral infection causing high temperature, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands. Infectious mononucleosis can be contagious if the infected person comes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1458.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Mononucleosis: Can It Recur? (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
    Infectious Mononucleosis/Related Issues ... Infectious Mononucleosis ... Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/.../mononucleosis/FAQ-20058564?p=1 - External Health Links
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