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Infectious mononucleosis (EB)

Alternative names:

mononucleosis - EB; Epstein-Barr viral syndrome, mono

Prevention:

Infectious mononucleosis can be contagious when in close or intimate contact with an infected person. Since the infection is probably spread by saliva, kissing or other transfer of oral secretions should be avoided.

Updated Date: 02/09/00

Updated By:J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director, Utah Health Informatics and adam.com editorial




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