A member asked:

If i've had mono already, can i get it again if i share glasses with someone else with mono?

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Dr. Kevin Windisch answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Depends: Mono can be caused by several different viruses, if you had a different virus than the next person you could get it again. Watch: http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=jrnmwy-ssmu for more info.

Answered 5/22/2018

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: Generally, mono (epstein barr virus) is a once in a life time infection for the vast majority of people. If you had mono, then you have antibodies against the ebv. If you are on immune suppressing medications or have other chronic illnesses there may be a chance you'll get infected again. But if you're in the latter category, you shouldn't be sharing drinking containers with others - yuk.

Answered 12/3/2016

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Not good idea : Classic mononucleosis is caused by the epstein-barr virus (ebv). Other viruses can cause mono like diseases. Once you've had ebv, you get life long immunity. So you won't catch it again. But it's unwise to share glasses or other materials you put in your mouth with someone who's sick. Btw, ebv can be excreted in the urine for months after a person has recovered from the acute illness.

Answered 5/15/2017

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