Mono, also known as the kissing disease, is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus which is commonly spread through saliva and makes its victims extremely tired for weeks or months. It is diagnosed through blood tests and physical exams and while it has no cure, its symptoms of fever, sore throat, fatigue, and swollen glands can be treated with rest, salt water gargling, and Tylenol to relieve fever.

1. Mononucleosis
By: Lexi Azpeitia

2. What Is “Mono”?
 It’s also known at the kissing disease
 Makes you tired for weeks or months
 Goes away on it’s own with rest

3. What Causes Mono
 Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
 Most seen in young adults and
adolescents
 You can avoid passing the virus to others
by not kissing anyone and by not sharing
things like drinking glasses, eating
utensils, or toothbrushes.

4. Symptoms
 High fever
 Sore throat
 Swollen glands with whitish covering
 Fatigue
 The spleen may swell

5. Diagnosis
 Blood tests
 Gland checks

6. Treatment
 Bed rest
 Gargle salt water
 Take Tylenol to reduce fever