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Mononucleosis - glandular fever - kissing disease
Infectious mononucleosis (mono), or glandular fever, is often called the kissing disease. Kissing can spread the virus that causes this disease, but more commonly coughing, sneezing, or sharing a glass or cup transmits mononucleosis. It's not highly contagious. Mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Mono usually isn't very serious, although the virus remains in your body for life. Some people with mono have minimal symptoms, and the infection goes unrecognized. Most people have been exposed to the Epstein-Barr virus by the time they're 35 years old and have built up antibodies. They're immune and won't get it again. Full-blown mono is common in people ages 7 to 35, and the highest incidence is in people between the ages of 15 and 24. In non-Western countries, mononucleosis has become increasingly common in children younger than 3 years. Prevention Mononucleosis is believed to spread through saliva. If you're infected, you can help prevent spreading the virus to others by not kissing them and by not sharing food, dishes, glasses and utensils until several days after your fever has subsided. If you've had mononucleosis, don't donate blood for at least six months after the onset of the illness. There's no vaccine to prevent mononucleosis. Mononucleosis > 1 > 2 > 3 > 4
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