Infectious mononucleosis, colloquially referred to as "mono," is a benign infection characterized by fever, swollen lymph nodes and fatigue that may continue for weeks or months. Mono is also called ...

Mononucleosis, or mono, is a condition caused by acquiring a viral infection. Most of the time, a person will have mononucleosis once. However, it is possible to experience mono twice. Since the body ...

Corticosteroids are used often in the treatment of infectious mononucleosis, and for reasons beyond usual criteria, according to a study in the October issue of Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck ...

One researcher wasn't impressed with research on infectious mononucleosis when he wrote his first published review on it back in the 1990s, and he still isn't. Early diagnosis of mono is key in ...

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the main cause of mono, which can last for a few weeks or several months. It spreads mostly through saliva and is usually transmissible for up to 6 months, or in some cases ...

Ninety-four patients with infectious mononucleosis and symptoms ⩽7 days were randomized to treatment with oral acyclovir (800 mg 5 times/day) and prednisolone (0.7 mg/kg for the first 4 days, which ...

MINNEAPOLIS - Mononucleosis. The "kissing disease." Having mono means extreme fatigue, fever, and muscle aches. It lasts for weeks, is nearly impossible to prevent, and there's no medication. So, ...

Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD Key Takeaways A mono rash often appears as red or pink flat areas with small ...