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 not everyone becomes infected or shows serious symptoms. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about one out of four young adults who contract EBV will actually develop mono.

It is the time of year when a lot of illnesses are spreading, and a local pediatrician is working to prevent some of them.

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO When kids get sick, pediatricians usually like to diagnose them with one single ...

The most common cause of mononucleosis is the Epstein-Barr virus, but other viruses can also cause the disease. Symptoms such as fever and sore throat usually lessen within a few weeks ...