Can Mono be spread through the air

Can mono be spread through the air?

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No. It’s not airborne, otherwise the whole world would have mono. Look, mono is transferred through bodily fluids eg. sweat, saliva, blood and etc. The reason for the mask is probably so that even a drop of spit won’t get on your sisters. A…

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Can mono be spread through the air?

Q: This doesn’t make any sense to me. All the websites and books are saying it’s spread through saliva. Like from sharing drinks, kissing, etc. None of them say it can be spread just by sharing the same airspace as another person. Can someone shed some light on this? If it isn’t airborne, then why did my whole family basically just put me in quarantine? My dad, who is a GP, wants me to wear a mask around my sisters. WTF??? Seems to me like they’re being ridiculous, but maybe I’m wrong. Any idea?

A: No. It’s not airborne, otherwise the whole world would have mono. Look, mono is transferred through bodily fluids eg. sweat, saliva, blood and etc. The reason for the mask is probably so that even a drop of spit won’t get on your sisters. Also, there IS moisture in your breath, that’s why your breath fogs glass.

What are the syptoms of mono?

Q: I don’t think i have it or anything but my friend thinks she has it and she needs to know what the symptoms are. LIke what the symptoms are even before you go to the doctor to get a check up? And also how does someone get mono? Does it spread through the air or what? Please be specific! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A: Infectious mononucleosis is caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV, human herpesvirus type 4), characterized by fatigue, fever, pharyngitis, and lymphadenopathy. Fatigue may persist weeks or months. Severe complications, including splenic rupture and neurologic syndromes, occasionally occur. Diagnosis is clinical or with heterophil antibody testing. Treatment is supportive.