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Mononucleosis: 7 symptoms of the kissing disease
But it may also end up transmitting bacteria and virus. Mononucleosis or mono is called the kissing disease for a reason. The ...
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How long is mono contagious? You can spread it for several weeks before and after symptoms
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 ...
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Can you get mono twice? It's very rare — here's why
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 ...
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A surprising link between Crohn’s disease and the Epstein-Barr virus
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 ...