The virus Epstein Barr is the cause of mononucleosis. When the virus transfers from one person to another he gets infected with it. The virus is most commonly transferred by kissing or having sexual contact. Sharing food or drinking in utensils of infected person too, can transfer the virus.

The viral disease mononucleosis is highly contagious. When a man gets the infection he can be contagious for 1-2 weeks. It may last for more days like 1 or 2 months. It spreads through sexual contact.

There are few tests that your doctor shall prescribe to detect the presence of mono. Mono spot test, mononuclear heterophile test and heterophile antibody test are some of the important tests to detect mono. Doctor may even prescribe blood test.

When mononucleosis is left untreated it creates some complications. Among of the complications the Burkitt’s lymphoma and nasopharyngeal carcinoma are long term complications. Mono is a self limiting disease.

Epstein Barr virus is the main cause of mononucleosis. It belongs to the herpes family of virus. It spreads through kissing or having sexual contact. It is seen mostly in people of 35yrs age.

It is believed that Epstein Barr virus is the main cause of mononucleosis. This virus spreads through sexual contact or kissing. It is a contagious condition.

If you want to know whether you have mononucleosis or not you have to observe few symptoms. Symptoms like Swollen lymph nodes, extreme tiredness, fever, sore muscles and sore throat are the common symptoms of mono. Few other symptoms like weakness, nausea, headache, chest pain and appetite too, are observed. In case you observe these…

Rest at home and away from work is the best way to recover from mono. To soothe a swollen throat, gargling with salt water and taking lozenges is important. There is no cure from the disease. The virus of the disease remains permanently.

The causative agent of mononucleosis is Epstein Barr virus. When a person gets infected by it he may experience symptoms like high fever, fatigue, headache, weakness and sore throat. It is a contagious disease.

Mono is caused by EBV. Surgery is contraindicated in persons with mono infection. It is better to reschedule the surgery if found to be infected with mono.