disease caused by the Epstien-Barr virus in a estimated 90 percent of cases

( EBV ) a member of the herpes family. The remaining cases are caused by a

certain herpes virus, or cytomegalovirus. Mononucleosis is taken from the

name of the blood's mononuclear cells, white blood cells ( B cells ) increase

in the person blood stream when a person has this disease.

It is estimated that seventy to eighty percent involve persons between

the ages of 15 to 30. This disease is common in both men and women,

although it has been documented that this disease affects men slightly more

than women. Mononucleosis does not occur during any particular season as

does the common cold, although studies show that the most cases are

reported during the fall and spring.

The actual way that mononucleosis is passed is unknown,

although what is known is that the virus can travel in saliva which is the

primary source, therefore it may be spread through coughing , mouth to

mouth contact of mucous membranes during kissing. This is where the

common nickname was derived "the kissing disease". In rare cases this

disease may be transmitted through blood transfusions. The d

have provided themselves a lot of new information dealing with how EBV

activate the lymphocytes involved in fighting virus infections can be seen in

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