Mononucleosis is transferred through the saliva. The nick name is “The kissing disease”. It can be transmit by sharing utensils for eating and drinking. It is contagious.

The virus Epstein-Barr is the main cause of mononucleosis. It is supposed that the virus named cytomegalovirus is another cause of it. It is a contagious disease.

EBV the main cause of mononucleosis is contagious. It spreads through kissing or sexual contacts. It may spread in other ways too. It will be contagious for 10-15 days after getting the symptoms.

Mononucleosis is an infectious viral disease. Mononucleosis is known by many names such as: glandular fever, mono, Pfeiffer’s disease and kissing disease. It affects certain blood cells, upper respiratory tract, the lymphatic tissues and lymphatic glands in the neck, groin, armpits, etc. Mononucleosis is a member of the herpes virus family.

Mono is a viral infection. There is presence of blood in the urine of mono infected person. Mono causes bloody urine.

No outward appearing symptoms appear in mono. It is a self limiting disease. It disappears on its own within a few months.

Mononucleosis virus affects the lymph glands, spleen and the liver. It is not found that it can affect the eyes. It is a contagious disease which also produces some complications. Some of the complications may be long term.

Fatigue, Weakness, Sore throat, Fever, Swollen lymph nodes, Swollen tonsils is the symptoms of mono. Few other symptoms too may be present at times – Skin rash, Loss of appetite, Enlargement of the spleen and inflammation of the liver.

The virus called Epstein Barr causes mononucleosis. This virus belongs to the herpes family of virus. It spreads via sexual contact. The virus stays on the salvia of human body. It spreads mostly in adults and young generation.

Liver inflammation, encephalitis, guillain-Barre, syndrome and bell’s palsy are the common injuries of mononucleosis. There may have an enlarged spleen which may rupture and may require surgery. 50% of the patients may get liver inflammation.