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How long is mononucleosis contagious
During the initial 1-2 weeks of getting infected with mono, mono is contagious. The infection can be spread for many months even after the symptoms have disappeared. The virus he virus lives in the saliva, and can also live for several hours outside the body.
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Can i get mononucleosis again
Mono is caused by EBV. The EBV can only reactivate. But it can not occur for the second time.
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How does mononucleosis attack the body?
Mono is a viral infection. People who are infected with mono have antibodies which attack and destroy invading bacteria and virus. There is more white blood cells found in mono.
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Can you have mononucleosis more than once
There are chances that your child can have symptoms of mono and can be diagnosed with mono more than once in his life time. But you cannot have mono caused by EBV more than once. Mono is a viral infection.
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What is mononucleosis
The term “mononucleosis” means increase in mononuclear cells. Some blood cells are affected by mono. It is a viral disease.
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How long does mononucleosis last
The cause of mononucleosis is Epstein-Barr virus. It lasts for one week to several weeks. The condition is hardly fatal.