What is Mono and what causes it?
“Mono” is a mild self-limiting illness and, in most cases, does not deserve its notorious reputation. It usually runs its course quickly and rarely produces any serious complications. One can expect complete return to normal health following mono. it has been estimated that approximately 50% of students have had mono by the time they begin university/college. Many times the symptoms are so mild it is not even recognized. The cause of mononucleosis has been traced to the Epstein-Barr (EBV) Virus. There are, however, other viruses that may produce a mono-like illness. Who gets Mono? While children and older adults can get mono, it is usually an illness that affects teenagers and young adults. There is no known prevention for mono. Isolation is not indicated. You will not get mono by sitting in the same room with someone who has it. Persons who have had mono can shed the virus periodically in their saliva for the rest of their lives. What are the symptoms? The most common symptoms include
