Mononucleosis Immunity: Why You Can't Catch Mono From Someone With Past EBV Infection
You cannot catch mono from someone who had it years ago.
After EBV infection, individuals typically develop lifelong immunity, meaning they cannot be reinfected and cannot transmit the virus to others.
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