Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD Key Takeaways A mono rash often appears as red or pink flat areas with small bumps.The rash can be triggered by antibiotic use, especially amoxicillin. A mono ...

Mononucleosis, often referred to as “mono” or “the kissing disease,” is commonly associated with teenagers and young adults. This nickname arises from its primary transmission mode: through saliva, ...

Infectious mononucleosis, or mono – commonly known as the kissing disease – is an Epstein-Barr virus that can cause symptoms similar to strep throat and the flu. It is most common in ages 15 to 25. Dr ...

Q: Our daughter was sick for weeks. What started out looking like a simple cold just wouldn't go away. She was seen by a doctor twice before they did a blood test and found out she had mono. Now we're ...

COVID-19 can cause sore throat and ear pain as symptoms. Strep throat needs antibiotic treatment to avoid serious complications. Mononucleosis, or mono, requires rest and fluids to recover. When ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Our 18-year-old has been exposed to mono. Can you provide some information about this disease, including symptoms, treatment, complications and dangers of exposure to other family ...

Medical care professionals are encouraging Wichitans to take precautions this Fourth of July to prevent the spread of mononucleosis and hand, foot and mouth disease — both viruses that Ascension Via ...

Q: Our daughter was sick for weeks. What started out looking like a simple cold just wouldn't go away. She was seen by a doctor twice before they did a blood test and found out she had mono. Now we're ...

Q: I'm concerned about my 13-year-old daughter. One of her friends was recently told that she has mononucleosis. Since then they have not been seeing each other, but like all 13-year-old girlfriends ...