Mononucleosis is an infection that causes symptoms similar to influenza and generally resolved spontaneously within a few weeks with the help of rest and plenty of fluids.
Usually, mononucleosis is caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a widespread virus that is exposed to the majority of children during the growth process. Infants and young children infected with EBV usually have very mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. But teens and young adults who become infected often develop mono.
Mononucleosis is spread through kissing, coughing, sneezing or any contact with the saliva of a person infected with the virus. (Thus, mononucleosis is known colloquially as “the kissing disease”). Can also be spread through other types of direct contact such as sharing straws, utensils or any other utensils for eating or drinking.
Symptoms
The symptoms of mononucleosis is often mistaken for flu or strep throat from. It is advisable that you call the doctor if your child has a fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes (neck, armpits and / or English), and fatigue and / or weakness continued and inexplicable.
