Infectious mononucleosis, or mono, is a common contagious illness. But the virus that causes it — Epstein Barr virus (EBV) — is even more prevalent than you might think. Even if you've never ...

The rash is not an allergic reaction,” says Dr. Danoff. Mono is called the “kissing disease” because it’s easily and ...

However, at least 25% of young people who get infected with EBV will develop symptoms of mono, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But there's some good news — if ...

But it may also end up transmitting bacteria and virus. Mononucleosis or mono is called the kissing disease for a reason. The ...

The risk of developing MS and other demyelinating diseases is 3 times greater in individuals diagnosed with EBV-positive IM.

The Little Mix star and her partner are at risk of losing one or both of their unborn twins due to a rare condition ...

Now, for the first time, Crohn's disease has been tied to a virus — specifically, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), best known for causing infectious mononucleosis (mono). Researchers had already observed ...