whats mono?

Answer 1

Infectious mononucleosis (also known in North America as mono, the kissing disease or Pfeiffer's disease, and more commonly known as glandular fever in other English-speaking countries) is a disease seen most commonly in adolescents and young adults, characterized by fever, sore throat and fatigue. It is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) or the cytomegalovirus (CMV). It is typically transmitted from asymptomatic individuals through saliva or blood, or by sharing a drinking glass, eating utensils, or needles. The disease is far less contagious than is commonly thought. Since the causative virus is also found in the mucus of the infected person, it could be contracted in the—albeit, highly unlikely—circumstance of ingesting droplets from a carrier's cough or sneeze.

It is estimated that 90% to 95% of adults in the world have EBV-antibodies, having been infected with the Epstein-Barr virus at some point in their lives. The vast majority of infections do not result in the development of mononucleosis. The virus infects B cells (B-lymphocytes), producing a reactive lymphocytosis and the atypical T cells (T-lymphocytes). Early childhood infections often cause no symptoms. In developed countries with less crowded conditions and better hygiene, children do not commonly become infected until adolescence. Since they also typically begin dating at that age, the co-occurrence of mono and kissing have led to its being called the "kissing disease," although this is but one of its modes of transmission.

The disease is so-named because the count of mononuclear leukocytes (white blood cells with a one-lobed nucleus) rises significantly. There are two main types of mononuclear leukocytes: monocytes and lymphocytes. They normally account for about 35% of all white blood cells. With Mono, it can become 50-70% Also, the total white blood count increases 10000-20000 per cubic millimeter.

Answer 2

Infectious mononucleosis (also known in North America as mono, the kissing disease or Pfeiffer's disease, and more commonly known as glandular fever in other English-speaking countries) is a disease seen most commonly in adolescents and young adults, characterized by fever, sore throat and fatigue. It is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) or the cytomegalovirus (CMV). It is typically transmitted from asymptomatic individuals through saliva or blood, or by sharing a drinking glass, eating utensils, or needles. The disease is far less contagious than is commonly thought. Since the causative virus is also found in the mucus of the infected person, it could be contracted in the—albeit, highly unlikely—circumstance of ingesting droplets from a carrier's cough or sneeze.

Answer 3

Mononucleosis is commonly known as a "kissing disease". You don't have to kiss someone with it to get it. It makes you extremely tired all of the time. It also causes the liver to enlarge. Drinking lots of fluids and getting lots of rest helps. Generally, it takes at least 2 weeks to get over. It can take much longer to totally loose all the effects. Other than fluids, tylenol (for the fever) and rest, there isn't a treatment.

Answer 4

Mono is a virus caused illness that hits the lymph glands. It's common on college campuses and can really mess you up.

Answer 5

Mono can mean single!! Mononucleosis is "Kissing disease"a contagious disease seen in students in college transmitted by too much sucking face.

Answer 6

Forget the scientific explanation, mono is not fun. I had it when I was younger and it really wiped me out.

It pretty much beats the crap out of you and there isn't anything you can do.

Answer 7

Mononucleosis...more commonly known as the kissing disease, because that's a popular way that it can be spread. But it can be spread by other means that that. It's just a virus, and the symptoms are like that of the flu.

Answer 8

Could You please be more specific...or in which context did you find the word?
in medicine and chemistry means "only one".....however mono is spanish for monkey,well yu get the drift...
Yours
Garfield526

Answer 9

The famous kissing disease. Your glands swell, mild fever and lack of energy. Always feel sleepy.

Answer 10

I heard its from kissing someone who is sick or just kissing too many people.

Its just like strep throat but can be worse