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Was wondering if my fiance has mono and weve been sharing the same toothpaste, did that expose me to mono?
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Mono and toothpaste: Infectious mononucleosis (mono) is often called the kissing disease. The virus that causes mono is transmitted through saliva, so you can get it through kissing, but you can also be exposed through a cough or sneeze, or by sharing a glass or food utensils with someone who has mono. Toothbrush?!
Answered 5/7/2016
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Absolutely, yes: The mono virus is transmitted through saliva. Do not share the same glass, the same toothbrush or toothpaste tube.
Answered 12/4/2017
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