What is Mono, is it infectious, and what is the cure?
Mono is the abbreviation for an infectious disease called Mononucleosis. It is a disease of primarily affluent teens and young adults (15-20 years of age). It is often called the “kissing disease” because it is spread by person to person contact via saliva (on hands or toys, or by kissing). No treatment is needed except bed rest. One remains infectious for up to one year after the symptoms of the disease disappear. The rumor that one can never kiss again once they have the disease is false. Can I get mono from kissing? “Mono” is the short name for Mononucleosis. It is a viral infection that often relatively affluent young adults get. It is spread by sharing respiratory secretions, e.g. saliva and mucus from the nose. So, yes, kissing can be a cause of mononucleosis, but so can sharing someone’s food, soda can, or toothbrush. If I have sex with someone who has Mono but don’t kiss them, can I still get Mono? Having sex with anyone should be carefully considered because of the emotional a
