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I had infectious mono as a child.can it reoccur and does it weaken immune systems for life? ty
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Yes: It is possible to catch it again. It does weaken the immune system, however the weakness can last anywhere between a couple weeks to a couple months. You will feel tired and weak.
Answered 9/2/2017
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