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Infectious mononucleosis is a virus infection in which there is an increase of white blood cells that are mononuclear (with a single nucleus) "Mono" and "kissing disease" are popular terms for this very common illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).

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Terms related to Infectious Mononucleosis:

  • Epstein-Barr Virus
  • Glandular Fever
  • Mono
  • Mononucleosis