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When am I not contagious from mono anymore

By Anonymous September 11, 2018 - 1:33pm
 
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I'm trying to see if I am still contagious

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Hello Anon

Thank you for writing. For the benefit of our readers, mononucleosis is a viral disease characterized by fever, sore throat, swollen lymph glands, and fatigue.Mononucleosis is usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). While other viruses can cause mono-like symptoms, EBV is generally thought to be the virus which causes mononucleosis. Found mainly in saliva and mucus, EBV is passed most efficiently from person-to-person by intimate behavior, such as kissing.

The problem with mono is that it can potentially stay in your system for life but symtoms may be gone in weeks or a couple of months.

You can be contagious for many weeks or even months after symptoms are gone. So there is no way to know if you are contagious or not.

For others-
Most people contract the EBV virus sometime during their lives. Prevention is geared toward decreasing the likelihood that EBV will develop into mononucleosis. Follow these guidelines to decrease your risk:

Avoid intimate contact (especially kissing) with anyone who has active mononucleosis.
Eat a healthful diet.
Avoid excess stress.
Get enough rest.

Best,
Susan

September 11, 2018 - 1:37pm
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