Mono is nicknamed “the kissing disease” because it is spread through saliva. How contagious is mono, what are the treatments and other common questions mononucleosis, often referred to as “mono” or the “kissing disease” is a common viral infection that affects teenagers and young adults, including college students. How do you get mono Mononucleosis, or infectious mononucleosis (“mono”), is a very contagious viral infection that most commonly affects teenagers and young adults, but it can affect children, as well Mono is sometimes called “the kissing disease” because it spreads easily through bodily. Myths and facts about mononucleosis (mono) have you ever heard of mononucleosis, or mono, called “the kissing disease?” there’s some confusion and misinformation about exactly how kids and teens get mono, says dr
Delma nieves, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at choc. Mono (the kissing disease) often spreads through saliva See pictures of a mono infection and learn how to prevent it.
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