Herpes Doctor

It is very difficult to avoid spreading Mononucleosis. It is
caused by the Epstein-barr virus which is part of the Herpes group of viruses.

Once you've caught the Epstein-Barr virus you will sooner or
later have Mononucleosis. Epstein-Barr is mostly contagious in the
incubation period of Mononucleosis (10 to 60 days) which is without
symptoms. This makes it very difficult to avoid spreading.

Epstein-Barr is contagious via saliva. This means that you can
pass it on if you kiss someone, share food or drinks or sneeze on
someone.

Mononucleosis - Mostly Seen in Teenagers

Mononucleosis is mostly seen in teenagers but in principle
you can get it at any age. Other than following basic hygiene
rules like washing your hands regularly, holding your hands over
your mouth when you sneeze and not share drinking glasses and cutlery,
there is not much you can do. Kissing, including dry kisses
is difficult to avoid.

Once you have had Mononucleosis, you won't get it again. The
Epstein-Barr virus will stay in your body along with the antibodies
your body developed to fight the infection. Technically you can still
spread the virus, but the risk is very low.

Many people will unknowingly have had Mononucleosis in childhood.
The symptoms in children are very mild and flu like so it is often
misdiagnosed as flu. If you had Mononucleosis as a child, you will
not get it again.

Related Links

• Is Mononucleosis contagious?
• How do you catch Mononucleosis?

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