*INFECTIOUS MONUCLEOSIS* I Choose Mononucleosis for my disease report because it is a contagious illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), mainly know as the kissing disease. Mononucleosis really interested me because the disease is mainly found in people of the ages 15 - 24 which is transmitted by coughing, sneezing , kissing, or sharing of drinking glasses or eating utensils. Mononucleosis also know as Mono, is a contagious illness caused by the Epstain-Barr, The virus most commonly …showed first 75 words of 724 total…

…showed last 75 words of 724 total…that person becomes ill. The initial symptoms of "mono" are a general lack of energy or malaise, a loss of appetite, and chills. These initial symptoms can last from one to three days before the more intense symptoms of the illness begin. Mono is not a deadly disease, but its symptoms can be cured with antibiotics, but Mono can not be cured once infected by the EBV virus it remains in your body for life.