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How Mononucleosis Is Transmitted?
My boyfriend was just diagnosed with mono, but obviously up to this point I have been kissing him and sharing the same utensils. Will I get mono? I do not have the same symptoms but I do have extreme fatigue a severe headache, stomache ache and its hard to swallow. But my throat is bout red or scratchy. I have taken Tylenol to try and relieve symptoms but nothing has worked. should I go in for an appt.
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
Hi,
The symptoms you described are consistent with mono . Mono is transmitted by kissing . Headache, difficulty swallowing, fatigue are all symptoms of mono. Since it is a viral disease our treatment is supportive by giving anti-pyretics and analgesics as antibiotics are not prescribed for viral diseases.
If you have difficulty consuming food due to pain you should definitely get an appointment.
Thank you for your query
The symptoms you described are consistent with mono . Mono is transmitted by kissing . Headache, difficulty swallowing, fatigue are all symptoms of mono. Since it is a viral disease our treatment is supportive by giving anti-pyretics and analgesics as antibiotics are not prescribed for viral diseases.
If you have difficulty consuming food due to pain you should definitely get an appointment.
Thank you for your query
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