Most people will only get mono once, but the infection can make a comeback in rare cases. Mono is a viral infection that causes symptoms like fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and a severe sore throat.

If you have an illness that feels like the worst cold or flu you’ve ever had and it knocks you off your feet, it could be mononucleosis. Note that it’s more common in teens and young adults. Doctors ...

Mononucleosis, or mono, does go away. The symptoms usually subside in 2–4 weeks, but sometimes the tiredness lingers for several more weeks. Occasionally, the symptoms may last 6 months or more.

Infectious mononucleosis, or mono, also known as glandular fever, is a common viral infection in children and teenagers. The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) typically causes mono by spreading through saliva ...

Mononucleosis, also called “mono” or “the kissing disease,” is a contagious viral infection that can leave you feeling absolutely wiped out — as if you’re fighting the worst cold or flu you’ve ever ...

If you're currently sluggishly plodding around, sleeping till all hours, and waking up with swollen glands and stiff muscles, you might be wondering what's up. And really, rightfully so. While many ...

Infectious mononucleosis (commonly called mono) affects about 1 out of every 2,000 people every year. But for a disease that common, misinformation abounds. Read on to get the facts. Mono is most ...

Technically, yes, mono can be considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI). But that’s not to say that all cases of mono are STIs. Mono, or infectious mononucleosis as you might hear your doctor ...

Mononucleosis, or mono, is a contagious disease typically caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Most people are exposed to EBV at some point in their lives, but not everyone becomes infected or ...

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Let's say you survived high school and college without coming down with mono-the dreaded "kissing disease." Congrats! You're home free! Right? Eh, not really-it's totally possible to get mono as a ...