Mononucleosis is a type of infectious disease that is also known by a more popular name, the “kissing disease”. It is caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus, also known as EBV. EBV is present in over 95% of adult, and it is found all over the world. Generally, the virus is not severe or very harmful. Mono also is not very contagious compared to other diseases. The disease can easily be treated and infects an organism for about three to six weeks.
There are many different ways that mono can be transmitted. EBV cannot be transferred through the air due to the fact that it is a very fragile virus. The most common way that mono is transmitted is through saliva from an infected individual. Generally, saliva is transferred from person to
There are many different ways that mono can be transmitted. EBV cannot be transferred through the air due to the fact that it is a very fragile virus. The most common way that mono is transmitted is through saliva from an infected individual. Generally, saliva is transferred from person to