Known as the "kissing disease," mononucleosis is an infectious illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Learn how to spot it and get the right treatment.

The Epstein-Barr virus is one of the most common and persistent human viruses in the world, according to the CDC.

A sore throat may seem harmless at first, but in rare cases, it can be the warning sign of something far more serious. Caused ...

A rare case of Epstein-Barr virus-induced Bell palsy in an 18-year-old highlights the need for EBV testing in sudden facial ...

Infectious mononucleosis (more commonly known as mono) is a disease you can catch if you get infected with certain viruses, mainly the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). “Ninety percent of cases of ...

The mono virus — called Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) — infects more than 90% of people by adulthood, although it usually causes no symptoms. In some people, it can trigger infectious mononucleosis ...

Infectious mononucleosis (also known in North America as mono, the kissing disease, or Pfeiffer's disease, and more commonly known as glandular fever in other English-speaking countries) is a ...

Mononucleosis, infectious mononucleosis, or “mono”, refers to a group of symptoms that can occur after infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Mono symptoms include fatigue, a fever, and ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter was exposed to infectious mononucleosis (“mono”) at college, and she is coming to spend a week at home. What precautions do we need to take to make sure that the ...

Mononucleosis, also called “mono” or “the kissing disease,” is a contagious viral infection that can leave you feeling absolutely wiped out — as if you’re fighting the worst cold or ...

Mononucleosis is an infectious disease that spreads through saliva. But does that mean it is a sexually transmitted infection? We asked an expert.

My daughter was exposed to infectious mononucleosis (“mono”) at college, and she is coming to spend a week at home. What precautions do we need to take to make sure that the rest of the family ...