2007-04-24 14:14:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Mono is spread through the exchange of saliva (hence the term "kissing disease") and other close personal contact, although it is not transmitted through the air or blood. It isn't surprising, then, that mono spreads readily among family members as well as in any other setting that involves close contact, such as in daycare and college dormitories (for example, any place where people may share a drinking glass).
Once a person gets mono, he can continue to spread the virus for months after his symptoms have disappeared. In fact, anyone who has ever been infected with EBV can transmit the virus intermittently for the rest of his life. For this reason, it is impossible to prevent its spread and so no special precautions are recommended.
The incubation period--the period between exposure to the infection and the appearance of the first symptoms--is about 30 to 50 days. Mono can occur any time of the year; there is no particular seasonal pattern.
2007-04-26 17:42:12 · answer #1 · answered by Jessie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How is "mono" spread?
"Mono" is usually spread by person to person contact. Saliva is the primary method of transmitting "mono." Infectious mononucleosis developed its common name of "kissing disease" from this prevalent form of transmission among teenagers. A person with "mono" can also pass the disease by coughing or sneezing, causing small droplets of infected saliva and/or mucus to be suspended in the air which can be inhaled by others. Sharing food or beverages from the same container or utensil can also transfer the virus from one person to another since contact with infected saliva may result. "
For more info read this article: http://www.medicinenet.com/infectious_mononucleosis/article.htm
2007-04-24 21:26:46 · answer #2 · answered by fdm215 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Smoochies.
2007-04-24 21:21:48 · answer #3 · answered by greeneyedgurl1234444 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don`t get it from kissing,,it`s called "the kissing desease,,,but kissing only transfers the germ that is already there,,usually from drinking or eating after someone else,,or it also can be in the air,,,just don`t think it`s from kissing,,,enjoy your life,,,and just be careful to clean yourmouth with a mouthwash regularly.
2007-04-24 21:20:28 · answer #4 · answered by rhardfrumnc 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Saliva transfer-kissing, sharing drinks, toothbrushes, food etc.
2007-04-24 21:24:26 · answer #5 · answered by sophiensamsmom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sucking face
2007-04-24 21:18:09 · answer #6 · answered by THSgirly 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋