What Is Kissing Disease?

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  • 1. Balfour Jr., Henry et al. Infectious mononucleosis. Clinical Translational Immunology vol. 4,2 (2015): e33. doi: 10.1038/cti.2015.1
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9. Prognosis

The symptoms of mono can linger for several months, making complete recovery a slow process. Relapses are possible for those who attempt to regain normal activity levels too soon. Most people return to their prior state of health after the illnesses passes.

There are few risks of long-term effects. Those who experience complications may require additional treatment measures, including surgery for a ruptured spleen. Though it is possible to contract the illness a second time, the likelihood of doing so is small.

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