Mononucleosis Research Paper

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Mononucleosis also known as the kissing disease is caused by an infection with the epstein-barr virus. Also caused by being exposed to someone who has this disease. This disease is actually very common and isn't permanent. If you have this disease you need to be cautious because you are contagious.
There are many symptoms to this disease such as, fever, rash, swollen glands, sore throat, headache, soft swollen spleen, swollen tonsils, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes (on the neck and armpits), and many more. If you have these symptoms you should consult with a doctor immediately before you infect others. Not everyone has the same symptoms and a diet and some rest can ease your symptoms.
Mononucleosis (Mono) spreads in many ways and easily so

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