How can you get mono the disease

Can anyone get the mono (kissing) disease??

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You can get mono from almost anything…From sharing lip gloss, sharing eating utensils or straws, to sharing a cup of water, to kissing someone..Its unbelivable how easy it is to catch this..You will always have the virus in your system, a…

Is mono a disease? how do you get it and why??

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Yes, mono is a disease. It is a virus spread from person to person by saliva. The virus is the Epstein Barr Virus. Once infected it will take about 4-8 weeks to actually develop symptoms, you are also contagious during this period. After yo…

Can you get Mono Even If Both People Kissing Don’t Have The Disea…?

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of course not. One has to have it.

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How would I explain the disease of mono?

Q: How would I explain mono . In detail . What disease/bacteria those it bring ?

A: Infectious mononucleosis (also known as EBV infectious mononucleosis or Pfeiffer’s disease and colloquially as kissing disease – from its oral distribution – or as mono in North America and as glandular fever in other English-speaking countries) is an infectious, very widespread viral disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, which well over 90% of all adults are exposed to at some point in their life.[1] Most people are exposed to the virus as children, when the disease produces no noticeable symptoms or only flu-like symptoms. In underdeveloped countries, people are exposed to the virus in early childhood more often than in developed countries, which is why the disease in its observable form is more common in developed countries, where it is most common among high school and college students.[2]Especially in adolescents and young adults, the disease is characterized by fever, sore throat and fatigue, along with several other possible signs and symptoms. It is primarily diagnosed by observation of symptoms, but suspicion can be confirmed by several diagnostic tests.The syndrome was described as an infectious process by Emil Pfeiffer in 1889.[3][4]Contents [hide]1 Signs and symptoms 2 Pathophysiology 3 Diagnosis 3.1 Differential diagnosis 4 Treatment 5 Prognosis 6 Notes 7 External links [edit] Signs and symptoms Main symptoms of IM.[5][6][7]Mononucleosis has a set of common symptoms that are usually presented in the individual with the disease. The classical symptoms are a sore throat, fever, fatigue, weight loss, malaise, pharyngeal inflammation and petechiae, and common signs include lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes), splenomegaly (enlarged spleen), hepatitis (refers to inflammatory cells in the liver) and hemolysis (the bursting of red blood cells). Older adults are less likely to have a sore throat or lymphadenopathy, but are instead more likely to present with hepatomegaly (enlargement of the liver) and jaundice. Rarer signs and symptoms include thrombocytopenia (lower levels of platelets), with or without pancytopenia (lower levels of all types of blood cells), splenic rupture, splenic hemorrhage, upper airway obstruction, pericarditis and pneumonitis. Another rare manifestation of mononucleosis is erythema multiforme.[8][9]Mononucleosis is sometimes accompanied by secondary cold agglutinin disease—an autoimmune disease in which abnormal circulating antibodies directed against red blood cells can lead to a form of autoimmune hemolytic anemia. The cold agglutinin detected is of anti-i specificity.[10] Patients with infectious mononucleosis are sometimes misdiagnosed with a streptococcal pharyngitis (because of the classical clinical triad of fever, pharyngitis and adenopathy) and are given antibiotics such as ampicillin or amoxicillin as treatment. Some studies indicate that approximately 80-90% of patients with acute Epstein Barr virus infection treated with such antibiotics develop a red, diffuse rash.[11][edit] PathophysiologyInfectious mononucleosis occurs with infection by the Epstein-Barr virus.[12] A similar condition can be caused by cytomegalovirus. Because of this, some sources say that infectious mononucleosis is “usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus”.[13] Other sources reserve a different term, “cytomegalovirus mononucleosis,” for mononucleosis caused by cytomegalovirus.[14] Some sources state that infectious mononucleosis can also be caused by toxoplasmosis or viral hepatitis.[15]The infection is spread via saliva and has an incubation period of 4-7 weeks.[16]The virus replicates first within epithelial cells in the pharynx (which causes sore throat), and later primarily within B cells (which are invaded via their CD21). The host immune response involves cytotoxic (CD8-positive) T cells against infected B lymphocytes, resulting in enlarged atypical lymphocytes (Downey cells).[17][18]When the infection is acute (recent onset, instead of chronic), heterophile antibodies are produced.[9][edit] Diagnosis Peripheral blood smear (low power) showing lymphocytosis from a 16-year-old male with pharyngitis.The most commonly used diagnostic criterion is the presence of 50% lymphocytes with at least 10% atypical lymphocytes (large, irregular nuclei),[8] while the person also has fever, pharyngitis and adenopathy. Furthermore, it should be confirmed by a serological test.[9] Diagnostic tests are used to confirm infectious mononucleosis but the disease should be suspected from symptoms prior to the results from hematology.[19] These criteria are specific; however, they are not particularly sensitive and are more useful for research than for clinical use. Only half the patients presenting with the symptoms held by mononucleosis and a positive heterophile antibody test (monospot test) meet the entire criteria. One key procedure is to differentiate between infectious mononucleosis and mononucleosis-like symptoms.There h

With mono and Lyme disease, is it possible for me to ever be allowed to give blood again?

Q: I was diagnosed with mono and Lyme disease at the same time a little over two months ago. When, if ever, will I be allowed to give blood again?

A: My understanding is that the blood banks don’t say you can’t give blood if you’ve had Lyme disease in the past. However, that would be my advice. The fact is, Lyme bacteria can change form and “hide” from the immune system for years. Sometimes, people who were seemingly cured later relapse. There are no definitive lab tests to prove you don’t still harbor the disease in your system. Why take the chance? Why donate when there’s a strong chance you could be putting somebody at risk?The blood banks didn’t use to screen for AIDS–or even ask about it. And many people died as a result. Just because the blood banks today don’t screen for Lyme–or even ask about it–doesn’t mean that former Lyme patients should donate. It’s too big a risk. Find another way to help humanity.Good sources of info about Lyme disease:http://www.lymedisease.orghttp://www.canlyme.comhttp://www.lymenet.orghttp://www.lymeinfo.nethttp://www.lymediseaseassociation.orghttp://www.ilads.orghttp://www.betterhealthguy.com

I am 13 years old and I think I have mono (kissing disease) can I die from it? What are the treatments?

Q: I ACCIDENTLY drank out of my friend’s water bottle and she has mono and I think I have it so what should I do?

A: No, mono (mononucleosis), while contagious, will not kill you. What it will do, however, is make you feel tired and achy for a while. Some symptoms may include: Fever, sore throat, headaches, and sore muscles. Usually, with mono, all you really need is plenty of rest. If necessary, you may want to take a pain reliever if your muscles are sore, or if you have a fever. Also, mono usually goes away by itself in a few weeks, so it’s not much to stress over. Still, get plenty of rest, and make sure you wash your hands after you cough or sneeze. For additional information, check out this website: http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/mono.html