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Once u test positive for mono do u always test positive? i tested positive and have symptoms again. how is this?

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Family practice : Tell your dr if he isn't aware you have had it before. Have your dr order an ebstein barr titer. Igg antibodies means previous infection and igm antibodies means an acute or recent illness. You can have a relapse of symptoms if you try too much too soon after having mono.

Answered 9/28/2016

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