Mononucleosis can be passed from person to person in saliva, in coughs and sneezes, and through close (mouth-to-mouth) contact of mucous membranes during kissing. This is why mononucleosis has been nicknamed "the kissing disease." It last from 6 days to several months an is characterized cold symptoms and persisting sore throat, fever lasting more than 72 hours, with associated cough and occasional general fatigue. 

 

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http://en.wikipedia.org This article is about mononucleosis caused by Epstein-Barr virus. For mononucleosis caused by cytomegalovirus, see cytomegalovirus. Infectious mononucleosis (IM; also known as EBV infectious mononucleosis or glandular fever or Pfeiffer's disease or Filatov's disease[1] and sometimes colloquially as the kissing disease from its oral transmission or simply as mono in North America and as glandular fever in other English-speaking countries). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infectious_mononucleosis#cite_note-wni1811-0

http://www.east-buc.k12.ia.us Caused by the Epstein-Barr virus which usually isn’t serious, but remains in your body for life! Many people are exposed to the Epstein-Barr virus by the time they’re 35 years of age and have built up antibodies. Full grown mono is common in people ages 7 to 35, and the highest incidences are in people between the ages of 15 to 24 http://www.east-buc.k12.ia.us/03_04/Disease/AKCJ/akcj.htm

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000591.htm Mono is usually linked to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but can also be caused by other organisms such as cytomegalovirus (CMV).

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  1. It's sometimes called "the kissing disease," but kissing is just one of the ways that someone can catch mono.
    kidshealth.org/teen/infections/common/mononucleosis.html 
  2. Mononucleosis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of kissing disease in adults and children.
    www.mayoclinic.com/health/mononucleosis/DS00352 
  3. Learn about mononucleosis, also called “mono,” a common viral illness.
    www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/infectious-mononucleosis-topic-overview 
  4. Mononucleosis is a condition where there is an unusual proliferation of lymphocytes in the blood due to an infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). These atypical lymphocytes resembled "monocytes" when they were first discovered; thus the term mononucleosis was coined.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mononucleosis 
  5. Mononucleosis is a viral infection causing fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands, especially in the neck. Mononucleosis, or mono, is often spread by saliva and ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000591.htm 
  6. n. The presence of an abnormally large number of white blood cells with single nuclei in the bloodstream. Infectious mononucleosis. [ MONO- + NUCLE(US) + -OSIS
    www.answers.com/topic/mononucleosis 
  7. Learn about infectious mononucleosis symptoms (fever, sore throat, jaundice), treatment, prevention and causes (Epstein-Barr virus infection). Mono is called the ...
    www.emedicinehealth.com/mononucleosis/article_em.htm 
  8. Mononucleosis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of kissing disease in adults and children.
    www.mayoclinic.com/health/mononucleosis/DS00352/DSECTION=symptoms 
  9. Overview: Infectious mononucleosis (IM) is a clinical syndrome. IM represents the immunopathologic expression that occurs under a specific set of circumstances and in ...
    emedicine.medscape.com/article/784513-overview 
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