CAUSE+Mononucleosis+by+Krystal+and+Medha

CAUSE =Ever wonderd why Mono was called the 'Kissing Disease'? =

There are two ways to get Mono:

- Contact with contaminated saliva and mucus (kissing, sharing drinks, sharing eating utensils, sharing toys, sneezing, etc.) Because kissing is the most common way of getting Mono, it is known as the Kissing Disease. The virus that is transmitted here is the EBV- Epstein-Barr virus. 90% of Mono cases are caused by this virus.



- Blood transmissions (sexual activity, and other body fluid transmissions) The virus here that is transmitted to you that causes Mono would be the CMV- Cytomegalovirus. This is a type of herpes virus, and can be life threatening. But don't worry, it is very rare to get this virus.

Sadly both viruses stay with you for the rest of your life, it can act up again due to sever stress.  NEWS FLASH! :

- 95% of the people in the world have EBV! - 15 - 20% of people who have EBV are not affected by it because they are immune to it. - EBV is shed from the throat or up to 6 months after acquiring the disease. - Dont worry too much because only 30%-70% who are exposed to EBV actually come down with Mono. - Careful, because relapses may occure 6-9 months after getting the disease. - Be careful who you kiss because 1 out of 4 people are shedding the Mono viruses in their throats everyday!

QUICK QUIZ :

What are the two possible causes of Mono?


 * HOME || CAUSE || EFFECTS || TREATMENT || PREVENTION || CHOICE || NOTES || MLA ||