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Hello doctors, i need some insight on mononucleosis!?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Mononucleosis.: Mononucleosis is an infection which can be caused by the epstein-barr virus or the cytomegalovirus. It causes swollen lymph nodes, sore throat ; fever and is spread when people have close contact. It is sometimes called the kissing disease. Avoid sharing utensils or kissing if someone has mononucleosis.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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