My friend recently found out he had mono, and we've spent alot of time together. Will I definetly get it now? or is there a chance I won't?
2006-09-28 10:10:20 · 4 answers · asked by Jane D 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The virus is typically transmitted from asymptomatic individuals through saliva or blood (hence "the kissing disease"), or by sharing a drinking glass, infected door handles, eating utensils, needles or being in close proximity of an infected person. The disease is far more contagious than is commonly thought. However, in rare cases a person may have a high tolerance to infection.
2006-09-28 10:19:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how strong your immune system is and did you all eat or drink after each other, etc. It is contagious but the conditions for developing have to be right in order for mono to become a big deal. Lots of people have a light case and think they just have a cold or a light case of the flu. Some of us get really sick and are down and out for weeks. I hope you and your friend don't do this.
2006-09-28 17:20:10 · answer #2 · answered by Teacher 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you shared food or drank from the same glass or bottle, or kissed on the mouth, then - yes, you will very likely get it. If not - you may be ok. It's caused by a virus.
2006-09-28 17:13:02 · answer #3 · answered by Da Bomb 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
only if u kissed him...then u have a high chance of getting it...maybe even if u shared a drink with him...shared food where your saliva may have mixed...if not...your ok
2006-09-28 17:17:46 · answer #4 · answered by kali_kid06 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋