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If you've had mono before, are you immune from getting it again?
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Yes and no: The cause of most mono is the eb virus and it should give you lifelong immunity. Between 5-10% of mono is caused by a collection of othe agents (cmv, toxoplasma gondii, hepatitis, adenovirus). Immunity to one form of mono does not protect you from the others.
Answered 10/22/2013
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