How do you get mononucleosis

The mononucleosis virus is shed from the throat during the illness and up to a year after the infection. The virus can become dormant and later reactivated during a mononucleosis relapse when it can be shed from the throat again. Apart from…

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Often the illness is caught from someone who has no symptoms. Often referred to as the “Kissing Disease” it is usually brought on by close contact. 50% of people who are infected with the virus will develop symptoms, others can ca…

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The virus is found in saliva and spreads through direct contact. Kissing and contact with hands or objects soiled with infected saliva are common ways to spread the virus. Sharing food or beverages from the same container or utensil can als…

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Related Questions Answered on Y!Answers

Mononucleosis?

Q: When i was 16 i noticed i had a lump on my neck, i went to the doctor and it turned out to be Mononucleosis. I am now 18 and i still have a swollen lymph glands, im going to the doctor to check it out, but i jut wanted your opinion on this matter. If you have Mononucleosis please tell your experience.

A: I had an acute case of mono a few years ago. Once it was over I was ok…and then it came back. Now I have chronic mono, or Epstein Barr. (which is the name of the virus) The virus is in me at all time but is dormant for most of the time. If I am tired or stressed or exposed to something the mono frequently comes back. It had not been as bad as the first time I had it but I do have all the symptoms all over again. No…there is nothing the doctors can give me to make it go away. It is no long contagious either. Nobody has caught this from me since being diagnosed, over 7 years ago.

What is the difference between mononucleosis and a cold?

Q: What is the difference between mononucleosis and a cold?

A: A cold infest your “upper respiratory tract” (eg your nose). It usually never gets into your blood stream, and your body wipes it out in a few weeks. The virus that causes mono lives in your blood stream, and can live in your body for years, potentially. It attacks your white blood cells. It is a relative of chicken pox. (It is a virus, so antibiotics do nothing for it)

How can I stop pain when flying especially if I had mononucleosis?

Q: 2 years ago I had severe mononucleosis to the point where my lymph nodes in my neck were the size of small tennis balls. My tonsils were also very badly swollen. I was put on steroids and it reduced the swelling A LOT. I took steroids twice since then and although it has been 2 years my lymph nodes are still swollen. They aren’t huge but they make me look like I have a double chin. I don’t necessarily feel pain in them but I do feel discomfort and pressure. My doctor said that this could last up to 5 years.Now, I have always had pain when planes landed since I was little due to large tonsils. My parents planned a trip to Europe in August and I am excited about going. However, I went on a train the other day and my ears popped from the pressure. The pain was horrible. It was unbearable for a minute or so but I was fine after a few hours. Now if it’s this bad on a train I’m sure it’ll be worse on the plane. Should I cancel my trip? I know gum or anything won’t work.I have a good tolerance for pain so I know how much I can handle. Is there anything I can do now to reduce the pain later on? I’m actually scared to go because I know it will hurt very, very badly. Please don’t tell me to talk to my doctor because I will, but for the time being I would like other people’s opinions and suggestions thanks!

A: The only suggestion I can make comes from your mention of your ears popping on the train. If differing pressures contribute to your pain, chewing gum on the plane might help. That’s what people are told to do to prevent discomfort and ear popping on planes, even if they don’t have your health history. You say that you “know” it won’t help–is that fear that it won’t or have you tried it before?I hope your doctor will be able to help–maybe taking steroids in advance of taking the trip would help. I hope you have a good time.