Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono): Cause, Transmission, and Key Facts
Infectious mononucleosis ("mono" or "kissing disease") is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a member of the herpesvirus family. It spreads primarily through saliva. Most adults have been infected by EBV, often asymptomatically in childhood.
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