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If i already had mono, can my friend give it to me?

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Unlikely to happen: Most mono is caused by a single virus (ebv) and previous illness gives long term immunity.Mono as a syndrome (5-10%) can be caused by several viruses (cmv, adenovirus, toxoplasma, hepatitis, etc.) and as such if this is a different strain it is possible you could get it.

Answered 10/22/2013

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