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A member asked:

Can ebv/mono cause achy knee pain in both knees that won't get better.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Unlikely: With isolated knee pain one should search for other causes.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/20/2023

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It might: Ebv like many viruses can cause joint pain at times the pain may be associated with joint swelling. The joint symptoms may last several weeks .If they persist longer you must consider other possibilities.

Answered 7/8/2019

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