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Am I Having Chronic Mono?

Hi! I was diagnosed with mono about 4 weeks ago, but I have had it since January. I have had good days to where I can get out of the house and other days to where I won't have an appetite or get out of bed! I was reading some info about chronic mono and was wondering if I could have it?
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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Hello,
I understand your concern.Most cases of mononucleosis, mono, are caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and get it only once. Sometimes mononucleosis symptoms may recur months or even years later.
Once you're infected with EBV, you carry the virus for the rest of your life. The virus may reactivate off and on. The virus can then be detected in the saliva but one does not usually become ill.
In mono one often has a general feeling of malaise, starting with non specific symptoms such as fatigue, headache and sore throat. Your main symptoms are lack of appetite and lack of energy and these are not likely to be the cause of Mono.
I think you should see an Internist and have your condition investigated and diagnosed.
Dr. Noble Zachariah
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Am I Having Chronic Mono?

Hello, I understand your concern.Most cases of mononucleosis, mono, are caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and get it only once. Sometimes mononucleosis symptoms may recur months or even years later. Once you re infected with EBV, you carry the virus for the rest of your life. The virus may reactivate off and on. The virus can then be detected in the saliva but one does not usually become ill. In mono one often has a general feeling of malaise, starting with non specific symptoms such as fatigue, headache and sore throat. Your main symptoms are lack of appetite and lack of energy and these are not likely to be the cause of Mono. I think you should see an Internist and have your condition investigated and diagnosed. Dr. Noble Zachariah