A 19-year-old female asked:

I've made out with a guy multiple times in the past few months who just found out he has mono what are the chances i will get it?

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Dr. Gregory Hinesanswered

Family Medicine 26 years experience

Always Possible: Mononucleosis is caused by a virus, and generally speaking, all viruses are contagious to one extent or another. Keep an eye out for fevers, malaise, fatigue, and general body aches.

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Mono was diagnosed 2 times in 8 months. What could be causing it to be reactivated?

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I have mono but ive been better for a week. i worked out with heavy weights 3 times because i felt better, but i just recently was told not to due to risk of rupturing my spleen. Can i workout my arms without putting my spleen at risk?

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There are rigid, clear bumps on my throat; painful to swallow. I've had mono before and strep throat 4 times in the past year. I am also fatigued.

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My husband had mono 3 years ago and whenever we have sex more than a couple times a day he gets very swollen lymph nodes. He said this has been occurr?

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