Chickenpox & Mononucleosis (Mono): Can You Get Both?

No, you cannot get mono if have had chickenpox. Mono is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), while chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). While both viruses are from the same family of viruses (herpesviruses), they are different viruses and cause different illnesses.