What's Up Doc? Chronic Epstein Barr

By Dr. Jeff Hersh/Daily News Correspondent, Winchester Star: Health
Tue, 04/04/2017 - 5:47pm

WHAT'S UP DOC? Chronic Epstein Barr

Q: Is there a such thing as chronic mononucleosis?A: Mononucleosis (mono for short, and sometimes referred to as the kissing disease) is a viral illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV, although similar "mono-like" illnesses can be caused by other viruses).Mono is an infectious disease that can be spread from person to person via exchange of body fluids.

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