Question 1

how long does a child need to stay home when she has mono?

Accepted Answer

Infectious Mono: A child can return to normal activiteis when they are free of fever, have resolved symptoms such as sore throat and fatigue and have resolved splenomegaly (if that was present at DX or on follow-up). There is no commercially available test to confirm the cessation of shedding of the causative eb virus. This virus is known to persist in saliva for weeks to months after resolution of other symptoms.

Question 2

what are natural or home made remedies for mono?

Accepted Answer

There isn't much: For mild cases of mono, you may not need to do anything different than usual. If more symptomatic--such as fatigue etc..Basically just more rest and fluid. If your spleen is enlarged (checked by your doc), u may be advised to avoid contact sport for awhile etc... If severe, you should follow advice of your treating physician/nurses. And of course, don't kiss anyone (kissing disease). Good luck.

Question 3

please help, how much longer should i stay out with mono?

Accepted Answer

As soon as you feel: When you feel better you can resume normal activities, but no contact sports or alcohol until liver enzymes are back to normal as tested by your doctor.

Question 4

how long would you keep someone you think might have mono home from school?

Accepted Answer

Mono: Five to seven days should be sufficient.

Question 5

if diagnosed with mono, does one need to stay home from work at office- type job, and/or from school? if so, for how long? (to avoid transmission)

Accepted Answer

No: People who get infectious mononucleosis can shed virus and infect other people for months to years after becoming ill, but mono is not a super contagious illness.  You can go back to work or school when your fatigue is better and your energy is up to it.  The main concern is for sports.  The spleen can get quite enlarged in mono and can even rupture, so get checked out before going back to sports.

Question 6

how long does it take for alt to go down and liver to no longer be mildly enlarged after mono? never was tested for mono but still elev after 4 months

Accepted Answer

Mono: typically, the liver numbers would be normalized four months after a bout of infectious mononucleosis. If they are still elevated, and particularly if they have not improved, one must consider whether there are other potential liver abnormalities present. If you have not yet seen a gastroenterologist, it would be important to do so to sort this out. Continue to avoid alcohol. Good luck.

Question 7

i have mono right now , and i was wondering after i get rid of mono and no longer have it how long would i have to wait to kiss my bf , ?

Accepted Answer

No good answers: First, once you are infected with EBV, the virus that causes Mono, you will carry it for the rest of your life, although it is latent meaning it does not cause symptoms. Because the virus is still in your body, there is always the chance that you can pass it to others. Most people become infected with EBV at some time during their life, so there is a chance that your boyfriend is already infected.

Question 8

i'm home health aid take care of seniors if they have something like mono can i get it? i don't always wear gloves i been sleeping 11 hours per night

Accepted Answer

Common scenario: All precautions should be followed strictly at all times in order to prevent contamination/infection at the point of care. While in some instances that is unavoidable, universal and institution based safety precautions are to be followed strictly in order to contain serious infections from spreading inside the institution and in the community.

Question 9

been tired/sick & was tested for mono. monospot came back positive, ebv came back negative. can it take longer for ebv antibodies to show? worried...

Accepted Answer

Mono not specific: Monospot is not specific for EBV infection and may be positive due to other viral infections. Even if it is mono, there is no specific treatment for it and you need to wait out for the symptoms to subside. If you are want to be sure, repeat the EBV antibody test in two weeks.
Wish you good health!

Question 10

on holidays. have symptoms of mono for 2 weeks now. strep negative. does doctor need to check spleen or blood? or can wait 6 days till i fly home?

Accepted Answer

Feel: If this is mono then if you are prudent and stay away from activities that are not too active you should be fine. A second concern would be How sick are you?  Mono itself does not need to be immediately diagnosed, but is it mono?  You know your body best, so probably no need to pin down diagnosis immediately and wait OK, however, if getting sicker probably best to be seen.

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How long does it take for alt to go down and liver to no longer be mildly enlarged after mono? never was tested for mono but still elev after 4 months

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I have mono right now , and i was wondering after i get rid of mono and no longer have it how long would i have to wait to kiss my bf , ?

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I'm home health aid take care of seniors if they have something like mono can i get it? i don't always wear gloves i been sleeping 11 hours per night

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Been tired/sick & was tested for mono. monospot came back positive, ebv came back negative. can it take longer for ebv antibodies to show? worried...

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On holidays. have symptoms of mono for 2 weeks now. strep negative. does doctor need to check spleen or blood? or can wait 6 days till i fly home?

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