Question 1

can mono cause infertility in men or women?

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Yes: Monomucleosis, like any medical stress, can cause infertility in men and women.  The effects are generally short-term and reversible.

Question 2

what are the stages of mono?

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There are no stages: Mono causes sore throat fever malaise lymph node swelling in neck. It can take several weeks for complete revovery.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of mono?

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Fever, fatigue, sore: Also sore throat,  one may be fatigued have enlarged lymph nodes and feel generally ill and have a rash.  Rarely one can have hepatitis with this. Please get all of the sleep rest and nutrition you can and follow up with your physician.

Question 4

is it possible to die from mono?

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Mono complications: In very instances one can develop severe hepatitis which can cause death.  Sometime an undetected ruptured spleen can cause death.

Question 5

what are all the ways to spread mono?

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It's a virus: And is spread through close personal contact like other similar viruses.

Question 6

what are the average chances of developing mono?

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HARD TO SPECULATE: Mono is usually caused by the EB virus and for many it will happen as an unremarkable viral infection in early to mid childhood.If so you would be immune. If not, adolescent or adult mono tends to be more intense and lengthy.It can pass through the saliva of asymptomatic persons either through direct or indirect contact.

Question 7

what is the first symptom that manifests in mono?

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Flu-like symptoms: Usually mono begins like a cold or flu. You will have a fever, sore throat and swollen gland. The severe fatigue follows a day or two later.

Question 8

is mono contagious?

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Yes: Mono -also known as the kissing disease - is contagious. It's spread through spit (liking sharing eating utensils and ... Kissing).

Question 9

what is mono neuritis?

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Neuropathy: Mononeuritis multiplex refers to a form of peripheral nerve disorder that involves the simultaneous or sequential dysfunction of nerves typically in the lower extremities on one side.  Pain is common and involvement of the femoral nerve in the thigh is common with diabetes.  Treatment is symptomatic.

Question 10

how to tell if someone has mono?

Accepted Answer

Honestly, blood test: Honestly, the only accurate means of diagnosing mono (infectious mononucleosis) is by means of a blood test. Certain symptoms suggest the possibility--fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, abd pain from a swollen spleen, and unusual tiredness or malaise. Mono can even trigger a rash in some. However, there are many other illnesses that share very similar symptoms. You need to be tested.

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