Mono is characterized by a fever ... EBV takes hold in the immune cells in the oropharynx, or the mouth, so it is commonly spread through saliva. This process is called oral shedding, and there ...

can be a sign of mononucleosis, says Dr. Alt. “Try not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth; EBV can live on moist surfaces for hours and if you touch them and then your face, the virus has a ...