Infectious mono: True infectious mononucleosis (called glandular fever in UK) is caused only by EBV. Once infected, EBV, remains in the body for life, and sometimes can reactivate and cause disease, especially in presence of severe immune impairment (e.g., advanced cancer, chemotherapy). Other viruses, especially cytomegalovirus (CMV) can cause mono-like illness, sometimes called "heterophile negative" mono.
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