Mono, also referred to as infectious mononucleosis or glandular fever, is a common viral infection. It’s most often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Approximately 85 to 90 percent of adults ...

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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the main cause of mono, which can last for a few weeks or several months. It spreads mostly through saliva and is usually transmissible for up to 6 months, or in some cases ...

Mono is known to plague us more during our experimental years. High school and college are prime hotbeds for transmitting the virus—whether you get it from a kiss or sipping someone else’s drink, it ...

Mononucleosis, or mono, is a condition caused by acquiring a viral infection. Most of the time, a person will have mononucleosis once. However, it is possible to experience mono twice. Since the body ...

Infectious mononucleosis, or mono, is a common contagious illness. But the virus that causes it — Epstein Barr virus (EBV) — is even more prevalent than you might think. Even if you've never had ...