Mononucleosis, often referred to as “mono” or “the kissing disease,” is commonly associated with teenagers and young adults. This nickname arises from its primary transmission mode: through saliva, ...

Having the disease infectious mononucleosis, often called mono, caused by the Epstein-Barr virus is associated with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study ...

For years, scientists have known that the virus behind "mono" dramatically raises the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease in which the immune system attacks nerve cells. But while most people ...

Around 90% of people are infected with Epstein-Barr virus at some point in their lifetimes. For most of them, the virus causes a mild, transient illness or no symptoms at all. But for a subset of ...

Infectious mononucleosis, or mono – commonly known as the kissing disease – is an Epstein-Barr virus that can cause symptoms similar to strep throat and the flu. It is most common in ages 15 to 25. Dr ...

Mononucleosis, or mono, typically goes away on its own. The symptoms usually subside in 2 to 4 weeks, but sometimes the tiredness lingers for several more weeks. Occasionally, the symptoms may last 6 ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study provides more evidence that reactivation during pregnancy of Epstein-Barr virus, which causes mononucleosis, may be associated with a proportion of childhood ...

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In some cases, mononucleosis, or mono, can be a sexually transmitted infection (STI). However, this is not the most common way that it spreads. Usually, the cause is contact with saliva. People who ...

Multiple sclerosis, often called MS, is one of the most complex and challenging diseases affecting the brain and nervous ...