Is mono Virus serious?

For most people, mono isn’t serious, and it improves without treatment. Still, extreme fatigue, body aches and other symptoms can interfere with school, work and daily life. With mono, you might feel sick for about a month.

What are 5 mono symptoms?

Signs and symptoms of mononucleosis may include:

• Fatigue.
• Sore throat, perhaps misdiagnosed as strep throat, that doesn’t get better after treatment with antibiotics.
• Fever.
• Swollen lymph nodes in your neck and armpits.
• Swollen tonsils.
• Headache.
• Skin rash.
• Soft, swollen spleen.

How do I know if I have strep or mono?

A sore throat from strep throat will typically lead to enlarged tonsils, and there can also be red and white patches in the throat. Mono will often make an individual feel fatigued, which is typically not a symptom of strep throat. Another possible symptom of mono is an enlarged or swollen spleen.

What causes mononucleosis virus?

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the most common cause of infectious mononucleosis, but other viruses can also cause this disease. It is common among teenagers and young adults, especially college students. At least one out of four teenagers and young adults who get infected with EBV will develop infectious mononucleosis.

How does a child get mono?

It’s usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. People get it through contact with saliva, mucus from the nose and throat, and sometimes tears. A child can get mono if he or she kisses an infected person. Or a child may get it after sharing a glass, fork, or spoon with someone who has mono.

What are the long term effects of Mono?

Mono can cause liver inflammation (hepatitis) and enlargement of the spleen. Vigorous contact sports should be avoided during the illness and recovery phase to prevent rupture of the spleen. The long-term prognosis for most people with mono is excellent, and severe complications are rare.

When is mono the most contagious?

During the first 1-2 weeks after experiencing symptoms of mono you are contagious. Also, during the time you feel sick — which is typically 1-2 weeks, but for some people can be more — you are contagious.

How long are contagious with mono?

Doctors and researchers aren’t exactly sure how long people with mono stay contagious after symptoms are gone. They believe that people can spread the infection for many months after their symptoms are completely gone — some studies show as long as 18 months.

How can you catch mono?

One common way to “catch” mono is by kissing someone who has been infected, which is how the illness got nicknamed the “kissing disease.”. If you’ve never been infected with EBV, kissing someone who is infected can put you at risk for getting the disease.