Infectious mononucleosis, or mono, is a common contagious illness. But the virus that causes it — Epstein Barr virus (EBV) — is even more prevalent than you might think. Even if you've never ...

But it may also end up transmitting bacteria and virus. Mononucleosis or mono is called the kissing disease for a reason. The ...

However, at least 25% of young people who get infected with EBV will develop symptoms of mono, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But there's some good news — if ...

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), best known as the virus behind mono, has been linked to various autoimmune disorders later in life, including lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Now, a ...