I kissed someone about a week and a half ago who was diagnosed with mono a few days ago, and was showing symptoms of what we tthought was strep at the time. I have never had mono so I am pretty sure it will be visiting me within a few weeks. =( Is there anything I can do now (like eat certain immune boosting foods?) to help lessen the length and/or effects of mono when it does come so that I'm not feeling DEAD when I return to college??
2006-12-21 09:12:14 · 2 answers · asked by nikki102288 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Unfortunately, there really isn't anything you can. For monoucleosis which is caused by the Epstein-Barr-virus, there isn't really a treatment or vaccine. The disease is limiting and usually lasts for about 14-21 days...the best thing for you is not to get sick, eat right and drink juice. Chances are you didn't catch it.
2006-12-21 13:56:51 · answer #1 · answered by juno406 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe a trip to your doctor is in order. He/she may be able to start you on an appropriate course of pre-emptive treatment. I wouldn't wait too long.
2006-12-21 09:29:23 · answer #2 · answered by newph1956 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋