Mononucleosis, often referred to as “mono” or “the kissing disease,” is commonly associated with teenagers and young adults. This nickname arises from its primary transmission mode: through saliva, ...

Infectious mononucleosis, or mono – commonly known as the kissing disease – is an Epstein-Barr virus that can cause symptoms similar to strep throat and the flu. It is most common in ages 15 to 25.

A person can acquire Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) via contact with body fluids, particularly saliva. While most people will contract EBV at some point, many will not experience any symptoms. However, some ...

Q: Our daughter was sick for weeks. What started out looking like a simple cold just wouldn't go away. She was seen by a doctor twice before they did a blood test and found out she had mono. Now we're ...

It's a Sunday evening at Carmichael and a group of girlfriends hovers around a bowl of cookies-and-cream ice cream. Dipping and double-dipping their spoons into the bowl, the friends chat without even ...

COVID-19 can cause sore throat and ear pain as symptoms. Strep throat needs antibiotic treatment to avoid serious complications. Mononucleosis, or mono, requires rest and fluids to recover. When ...

Q: I'm concerned about my 13-year-old daughter. One of her friends was recently told that she has mononucleosis. Since then they have not been seeing each other, but like all 13-year-old girlfriends ...

Medical care professionals are encouraging Wichitans to take precautions this Fourth of July to prevent the spread of mononucleosis and hand, foot and mouth disease — both viruses that Ascension Via ...

Q: Our daughter was sick for weeks. What started out looking like a simple cold just wouldn't go away. She was seen by a doctor twice before they did a blood test and found out she had mono. Now we're ...