Regardless of which virus causes the disease, symptoms most often include: Needless to say, young people should be advised to avoid practices such as sharing food, drinks, or utensils, to minimize their risk of exposure. Experts believe the virus may remain active on objects for about as long as the objects remain moist. Simply sharing drinks, unwashed utensils, or a toothbrush could be enough to transmit the disease from an infected person to someone else. These viruses can also be transmitted through blood and other bodily fluids (including through sexual activity). The colloquial name, “the kissing disease,” hints at the fact that the viruses linked to mono are most often transmitted through saliva. While the virus continues to live in the body indefinitely after infection, it is only capable of infecting others for a limited period, primarily in the weeks before initial symptoms develop, and for at least several weeks afterward, while the individual is noticeably sick. EBV is actually one of the most common viruses that infect humans all over the world: About 90% of all adults show evidence of past exposure to the virus. It is most commonly caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
Mono may be caused by any one of several different viruses. In fact, it is most common among college students, perhaps because they often live in close proximity while at school. Mono (also known as infectious mononucleosis, or “ the kissing disease”) is a viral infection that spreads readily, especially among teenagers and young adults.
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