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Is mono a form of herpes?
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No: Mono (infectious mononucleosis) is caused by epstein barr virus (ebv), and herpes sores are caused by herpes simplex viruses type 1 or type 2. Herpes simplex and ebv are different viruses.
Answered 4/8/2017
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Yes: Yes it is caused by one of the herpes viruses.
Answered 3/16/2013
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Not really!: Both can be orally contagious, but very different!
Answered 10/24/2017
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