I know someone who has mono, and she says the doctors told her that it was STAGE 1 mono, whatever the heck that is and that it's not contagious. From my understanding of mono, any form is contagious. She says she got it from work and that she hasn't kissed anyone else. I talked to a nurse, and she said that it's very unlikely to get mono from just handling glass vials that were just made or from the dust from the glass. What's up people? Ya girl needs to know with the quickness!
2006-09-30 00:52:40 · 11 answers · asked by carmel361310 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
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.
2006-09-30 01:02:55 · answer #1 · answered by cybrog 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't let em fool ya. Mono is very contagious and a very serious condition of the lymph glands. You can get mono from body fluids from a person that is either infected themselves or from a person that is a carrier of this disease.
Mono is called a kissing disease because it is transferred by saliva. It is also called the sleeping sickness because when you get it and you're infected, all you want to do is sleep. It's a very weakening illness.
There are different stages of mono and these different stages affect different organs and systems of the body.
It is treatable though so don't panick. IV anitibiotics is usually the most effective and the quickest. A lot of blood draws need to be done to make sure that the antibiotic is working and the white blood cell count is lowering to a more normal range of numbers. If you need to know anything else, feel free to ask.
2006-09-30 05:12:42 · answer #2 · answered by Doodlebug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mononucleosis is an infectious viral disease. The majority of cases of mono are caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, a member of the herpes virus family. The virus that causes mono is contagious, and can be transmitted from person to person by close contact such as kissing or sharing food or utensils, although it can also spread during sexual contact or through the air like the common cold. The incubation period is about 30 to 50 days in adults.
The acute symptoms usually last from 2 to 4 weeks, and fatigue can persist for 3 to 8 weeks after the other symptoms disappear.
A diagnosis of mono is made through a blood test called a heterophil antibody test. This reveals the presence of specific antibodies against Epstein-Barr virus and confirms the presence of mono. A liver function test may aid in diagnosis.
Hope this helps! Yes, it is very contagious, and yes, she could have contacted mono without kissing someone. Isn't it great to learn something new everyday! Good Luck and don't be so mad at her!
2006-09-30 01:09:49 · answer #3 · answered by d.a.f.f.y. 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My understanding is that when your immune system is compromised it leaves an open invitation for mono...
Mono is known as a kissing disease but it is not the only way to get it. When someone is contageous it can be transmitted by saliva. coughing, ect... she might have already had it for a while and the symptoms did not show up until she was rundown. Viruses are sneaky.
The only cure for Mono is to get rest and let nature take its course since it is a virus.
2006-09-30 11:41:33 · answer #4 · answered by LostInTheCrowd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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), which infect B cells (B-lymphocytes), producing a reactive lymphocytosis and the atypical T cells (T-lymphocytes).
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.
2006-09-30 03:05:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If she has mono, the considerate thing for her to do is to stay home, so that she does not pass it on to others. I have never heard of non contagious mono. My ex-boss always said he was not contagious, and passed whatever he had on to everyone else. Possibly deliberately.
2006-09-30 01:03:03 · answer #6 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I caught mono in my mid 20s while working at a clinic around babies. My doctor told me that kissing is not the only way to catch it (as I did not have a bf at the time). Have some sympathy for her - trust me, she ain't feeling too hot right now!
2006-09-30 01:01:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
mononucleosis is usually contagious by contact with the saliva. kissing is oftenly the way 'its named the kissing disease' but if she cough and you receive some, you may catch it. or if you drink in the same glass, or share a meal and use the same utensils.
2006-09-30 01:39:37 · answer #8 · answered by valy_4 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nicely often by potential of kissing or sharing issues like glasses(cups) and smokes. then after u get it approximately 4 weeks later u sense realll drained for 6-7 weeks. then u shop it for something of your life,yet its basically spreadable interior the ten weeks
2016-10-15 09:07:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mono is known as the kissing disease. You figure it out
2006-09-30 00:59:05 · answer #10 · answered by larryclay2006 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋