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Mononucleosis
Alternate Names : Epstein-Barr Viral Syndrome, Infectious Mononucleosis, Kissing Disease, Mono
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Mononucleosis Prevention
The infection is probably spread by saliva and close contact. People may be contagious while they have symptoms and for up to a few months afterwards. The virus can live for several hours outside the body. Avoid kissing or sharing utensils if you or someone close to you has mono. The exact period that people are contagious varies.
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• Definition
• Mononucleosis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Mononucleosis Symptoms & Signs
• Mononucleosis Prevention
• Mononucleosis Diagnosis & Tests
• Mononucleosis Treatment
• Mononucleosis Prognosis
• Mononucleosis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Bell's Palsy
• Guillain-Barre Syndrome
• Hemolytic Anemia
• Hepatitis
• Hives
• Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Tests & Exams
• Aldolase
• Immunofluorescence
• Mononucleosis Spot Test
Other Topics
• Antigen
• Appetite - Decreased
• Breathing Difficulty
• Chest Pain
• Cough
• Drowsiness
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Headache
• Hepatomegaly
• Jaundice - Yellow Skin
• Joint Pain
• Movement - Uncoordinated
• Muscle Aches
• Pulse - Bounding
• Rashes
• Seizures
• Sore Throat
• Splenomegaly
• Swollen Glands
• Vision - Light Sensitive
Review Date : 11/12/2003
Reviewed By : Steven Angelo, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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