Mononucleosis

By Taylor Nagel, Alex Sherry, Jake Hansen, and Lily Krohn

//**What is Mononucleosis?**// //Mononucleosis, shortened to Mono, is a disease that causes your spleen to enlarge, // //limiting your activity. It is caused by the EB Virus and takes long to cure. Read more to // //find out about Mononucleosis! // 

**History of Mono**

Mononucleosis is a disease caused by the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV), which is a member of the Herpes family virusesand is transmitted by bodily fluids. It is what starts the Mono. EBV also causes chicken pox, cold sores, and fever blisters, but they are not usually included with Mono.

Mono was discovered in the mid 19th century by Professor Anthony Epstein and Yvonne Barr, first known as a virus called Glandular Fever. Mono causes severe weakness, it will start with a fever, and possible stomach pains. It will also cause your spleen to enlarge, which means that you are allowed little if any physical activity.

Mono is not the most common disease, but studies have shown that two out of 1000 teens will be affected by mono. If you are affected by mono, it will last about four to eight weeks. Sleep and very little physical activity are vital to curing mono. A doctor will tell you to eat well and drink lots of fluids to get over it.

**How does Mononucleiosis Spread?**

Mono usually is spread throughout people from 15 to 25. Mono can be transmitted through saliva and other fluids. That is why it's called the kissing disease, because of the exchanging of saliva. If a person has a very bad case of Mono a doctor can precribe an oral steriod to help the swelling of their spleen, though Mono has a range of symtoms. Mono is a part of the family EBV. EBV is a virus and it usaly attacks the lymph system, which has white blood cells. When the lymph system becomes weak it is not able to fight of other illnesses, which is why Mono lasts so long. Read more at: []


 * How can Mono be Cured? **

Mono is easily cured, but not fast. It usually takesk about 1-2 months to fully be well. Sleep and little physical activity are vital to curing Mono. You should also eat healthy foods and keep hydrated. If your case of Mono is bad, your doctor can persribe you steroids to help. To fully be able to be at your normal energy level it can take up to 2 additional months.

**Common Symptoms of Mono** abdominal pain
 * Dehydration
 * Fatigue
 * Runny nose
 * Sore throat
 * Loss of appetite
 * Nausea
 * Swollen glands, including enlarged spleen, which may cause
 * Inflamed mouth and gums
 * Skin rash
 * Enlarged liver
 * Jaundice
 * Difficulty eating or drinking
 * Weakness


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