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Is it possible that adults get mono from children?
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Depends: The main cause of mono, the eb virus will confer lifelong immunity. Many have this infection in childhood and will never have this as adults.If the adult missed it during childhood, it could certainly spread to them if exposed.
Answered 11/19/2013
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