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 ...

Infectious mononucleosis, or mono for short ... Unlike mono, the common flu is caused by an influenza virus that can be transmitted not just through saliva, but through the air and by touching ...

Infectious mononucleosis (IM, mono), also known as glandular fever, is an infection usually caused by the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV). Most people are infected by the virus as children, when the disease ...

Non-Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) induced infectious mononucleosis (IM) has not been adequately studied in children. In a prospective evaluation of 171 children with an illness characterized by ...

Wetchler, DODiseases spread through saliva include mononucleosis, strep throat, rotavirus, and even tooth decay. Many diseases can be spread through saliva alone, including viral and bacterial ...