Infectious mononucleosis is most often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a member of the herpes virus family. Less ...

Mono is often called “the kissing disease” but that is because it spreads easily through bodily fluids like saliva.

Mononucleosis, often referred to as “mono” or “the kissing disease,” is commonly associated with teenagers and young adults. This nickname arises from its primary transmission mode: through saliva, ...