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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 ( ...
  2. 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 ...
  3. 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.
  4. 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 ...
  5. 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 ...
  6. About Infectious Mononucleosis (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Infectious mononucleosis is a contagious illness sometimes called mono. Learn about its symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. ... Mono, mononucleosis, infectious mono, kissing disease, infectious mononucleosis, ... Epstein Barr, Epstein-Barr virus, symptoms of mono, symptoms, ...
  7. 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 ...
  8. ... otherwise healthy people with CMV infection develop a mononucleosis-like syndrome. CMV is a type of herpes ... function tests Mono spot test (to distinguish from mononucleosis due to Epstein-Barr virus infection)
  9. Mononucleosis: Can It Recur? (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
    Infectious Mononucleosis/Related Issues ... Infectious Mononucleosis ... Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  10. Sore Throat (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cause sore throats. Other causes can include: Allergies Mononucleosis Smoking Strep throat Tonsillitis Treatment depends on the ...
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