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Can antibiotics treat mono?
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No: Antibiotics don't treat viral illnesses. Mono is caused by a virus.
Answered 12/27/2012
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No, it is viral: Mono is an infection by ebv virus, and is seen more often in teens or young adults. Ebv virus is contagious in the saliva. Younger kids who catch ebv usually do not get the mono syndrome of prolonged fatigue, aches, swollen glands, huge tonsils, fevers, sore throat, swollen spleen, etc... Occasionally, middle ear or sinus infections, or a coincidental strep throat, occur and need antibiotics.
Answered 10/5/2018
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No: Antibiotics are not used in treatment of mononucleosis. Mononucleosis is caused by a virus
Answered 5/5/2015
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No.: There is no antibiotic to treat mono, and acute viral illness!
Answered 10/24/2017
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