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My friend has mono when they get it treated, is it safe for them to kiss their love ones. or will their love ones catch it?

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No treatment: There is no known effective treatment for epstein barr virus infection. If a person has infectious mononucleosis those around them are at risk if they have not previously had it.

Answered 9/28/2016

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