2006-08-24 14:16:15 · 5 answers · asked by mersa jo 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Infectious mononucleosis, commonly called mononucleosis, or "mono," is an illness caused by a viral infection, most often the Epstein-Barr virus. Mononucleosis has been nicknamed the "kissing disease" because Epstein-Barr virus commonly is transmitted in saliva during kissing. However, sneezes and coughs also can transmit the virus occasionally. In about 15% of cases, mononucleosis is caused by cytomegalovirus and human herpes virus-6, viruses that, like Epstein-Barr virus, are members of the herpes family. HIV infection, hepatitis viruses and even the parasitic infection toxoplasmosis can mimic infectious mononucleosis.
So don't kiss anyone or sneeze around them if you have mono.
2006-08-24 14:38:43 · answer #1 · answered by James (JayDilla) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah...no kissing. I had mono when I was in 1st grade. I got it from some kid I shared a drink with. It is definetly super contagious.
2006-08-24 21:29:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u have mono u shouldnt kiss anyone unless you want them to get mono too lol
2006-08-24 21:19:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have mono, you should not kiss anyone, share glasses you're drinking out of, etc. It is contagious.
2006-08-24 21:18:55 · answer #4 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you put a condom in your mouth
2006-08-24 22:09:37 · answer #5 · answered by A Reading Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋