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    Mononucleosis (Mono)



    Prevention

    The virus that causes mono (Reference Epstein-Barr virus Opens New Window) isn't spread as easily as most people think. If you follow these tips, you can reduce the chance of spreading or catching mono.

    • Don't kiss or share dishes or eating utensils with someone who has mono. (A brief kiss on the lips is not likely to spread Epstein-Barr virus. It is spread when saliva from an infected person gets into another person's mouth.)
    • Don't donate blood if you have mono. Although it is unusual for the Epstein-Barr virus to be spread through blood, it is possible.



    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: Reference July 28, 2011
    Medical Review: Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
    Reference W. David Colby IV, MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease


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