07/23/2026
Mono in Children: Tests, Treatment, and Return to Sports
Mononucleosis, or “mono,” is a common viral infection, most often caused by Ebstein -Barr Virus (EBV). Its nickname is “the kissing disease” because it spreads predominantly through saliva. Almost everyone will be infected with mononucleosis by the time they reach adulthood, though the degree of symptoms/illness they experience varies. What are the symptoms? Common symptoms of mononucleosis infection include: Sore throat…...
Mononucleosis, or “mono,” is a common viral infection, most often caused by Ebstein -Barr Virus (EBV). Its nickname is “the kissing disease” because it spreads predominantly through saliva. Almost everyone will be infected with mononucleosis by the time they reach adulthood, though the degre...