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About Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono)
What is it
Infectious mononucleosis is a contagious disease most commonly caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Other viruses can also cause this disease.
Infectious mononucleosis is common among teenagers and young adults, especially college students.
At least 1 out of 4 teenagers and young adults who get infected with EBV will develop infectious mononucleosis.
Sign and symptoms
When you feel sick
Typical symptoms of infectious mononucleosis usually appear 4 to 6 weeks after you get infected with EBV.
Symptoms may develop slowly and may not all occur at the same time.
Symptoms of infectious mononucleosis include:
- Extreme fatigue
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Headaches and body aches
- Swollen lymph nodes in the neck and armpits
- Swollen liver or spleen or both
- Rash
Enlarged spleen and a swollen liver are less common symptoms.
For some people, their liver or spleen or both may remain enlarged even after their fatigue ends.
While most people get better in 2 to 4 weeks, some may feel fatigued for several more weeks. Occasionally, t
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