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Can a small child give mono to an adult?
Yes they can. if the child shared food with a person who had MONO, they can pass it on. if a child you know has it, dont eat or drink form them, no kisses on the mouth, any saliva contact with one another could give it to you.
Can mono be spread through sweat?
Mononucleosis is not contagious through sweat. Mono is spread by saliva.
What are the main functions of saliva?
To give you mono gosh
Can you get mono from playing the flute?
if someone recently put their saliva all over it, then yeah. but its not likely unless they are contagious with mono.
Can mono spread through sweat?
Mononucleosis is not contagious through sweat. Mono is spread by saliva.
What bodily fluid does the germ that causes mono live in?
The virus that causes mono is spread in saliva. Other body fluids don't pose a risk.
Can you get mono by giving hugs?
Mono aka "the kissing disease" because you can get it through kssing. It's transfered by the saliva so kissing, coughing etc., can transfer it.
What's Mononucleosis?
Mono, is sometimes called "the kissing disease. It is the spread of germs found in saliva that causes it.
What causes mono?
It is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. It can be transmitted through direct or indirect exchange of saliva, hence the nickname "kissing disease."
How is the virus of mono transmitted?
Mono is spread through saliva, with an incubation period of 4 to 7 weeks, giving it the nickname the 'Kissing Disease'.
If I drank out of the same water bottle as a girl who has had mono before but I did not touch the mouthpiece are am I still at high risk to get mono?
Mono is VERY contageous and yes, it can be caught using someone elses drink. Their saliva is on that, as is everyone else sharing it
How do you get mono?
From direct physical contact with an infected person. It was called the kissing disease years ago. You can even get it by sharing a glass or a straw or utensils when eating and drinking. It is a viral infection, caused by Epstein-barr. It is commonly known as the kissing disease.You would get it through saliva.
