Infectious mononucleosis, or mono – commonly known as the kissing disease – is an Epstein-Barr virus that can cause symptoms similar to strep throat and the flu. It is most common in ages 15 to 25.

Mononucleosis, often referred to as “mono” or “the kissing disease,” is commonly associated with teenagers and young adults. This nickname arises from its primary transmission mode: through saliva, ...

Q: Our daughter was sick for weeks. What started out looking like a simple cold just wouldn't go away. She was seen by a doctor twice before they did a blood test and found out she had mono. Now we're ...

A person can acquire Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) via contact with body fluids, particularly saliva. While most people will contract EBV at some point, many will not experience any symptoms. However, some ...

COVID-19 can cause sore throat and ear pain as symptoms. Strep throat needs antibiotic treatment to avoid serious complications. Mononucleosis, or mono, requires rest and fluids to recover. When ...

It's a Sunday evening at Carmichael and a group of girlfriends hovers around a bowl of cookies-and-cream ice cream. Dipping and double-dipping their spoons into the bowl, the friends chat without even ...

Q: Our daughter was sick for weeks. What started out looking like a simple cold just wouldn't go away. She was seen by a doctor twice before they did a blood test and found out she had mono. Now we're ...

Medical care professionals are encouraging Wichitans to take precautions this Fourth of July to prevent the spread of mononucleosis and hand, foot and mouth disease — both viruses that Ascension Via ...

Q: I'm concerned about my 13-year-old daughter. One of her friends was recently told that she has mononucleosis. Since then they have not been seeing each other, but like all 13-year-old girlfriends ...

But if you have mono you'll want to stay in bed and out of classes for several days, until the fever goes down and other symptoms abate. Even when you've started to get better, you can expect to have ...