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Infectious Mononucleosis

Infectious mononucleosis (mono), or "the kissing disease," is a viral infection. It is often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which can spread in saliva.

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Definition

Infectious mononucleosis (mono), or "the kissing disease," is a viral infection. It is often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which can spread in saliva.

Concept record

Canonical title: Infectious Mononucleosis
Alphabetical key: I
Category: Infectious Disease
Content type: Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Glandular fever, Kissing disease, Mono, Mononucleosis
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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