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How long is mono contagious?
My son has mono, and he contracted it from his girlfriend. Is it contagious? If yes, how long will he be contagious for?
1 Answer
Epstein Barr virus, the cause, is spread only through intimate contact (kissing). It is a lifelong infection and can be spread via blood transfusion for up 6 months, but infectious virus is unlikely to be transmitted by kissing after a month or so. It is otherwise not considered contagious except through sharing of saliva.
G. Dickinson