Infectious Mononucleosis
Also known as: EBV Infections, Epstein-Barr Virus Infections, Glandular Fever, Mono
Infections | Immune System
What is infectious mononucleosis (mono)?<p>Infectious mononucleosis (mono) is a disease caused by viruses.The most common cause is the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
Mono is contagious, which means it can spread from person to person.
It is common among teenagers and young adults, especially college students.</p>What causes infectious mononucleosis (mono)?<p>Mono can be caused by many different viruses.
But it is most often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
EBV is found all over the world.
Most people get an EBV infection at some point in their lives, but only some of them will get the symptoms of mono.
EBV infections often happen during childhood or when someone is a young adult.
EBV infections in children usually do not cause symptoms.
And when they do, it's hard to tell the difference
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