Thursday, March 03, 2005

Merry Mono To You Too


From Web MD

Infectious mononucleosis (commonly called mono) is a viral illness usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Mono most commonly develops in young adults between the ages of 15 and 24. The virus can be spread through contact with saliva, mucus (from the nose and throat), and sometimes tears. Rarely, EBV is spread through blood transfusions. Because the virus can be spread through saliva, mono is sometimes called the kissing disease.

Once you have been infected with EBV, your body may periodically shed (or give off) the virus throughout your lifetime, possibly spreading the virus to others. This can occur despite the fact that you do not have symptoms after your initial mono infection; the virus may still be found in your saliva up to 18 months after you have recovered from your symptoms. Some newly infected people may not have any symptoms of mono and may not be aware they are spreading the virus that causes mono.


Yes children, i have da mono. As you have read "the virus may still be found in your saliva up to 18 months after you have recovered from your symptoms."
Gun please? Anyone? Just one bullet needed...

This also has ended my contact sports for the next month or so. Apparently my spleen could rupture if i get hit near the stomach area. Which if that does happens, i'll need surgery to correct. Considering the nearest place for surgery is Winniepeg, i'll see you all in none existant hell. So on second thought, another bullet will be needed.

Fin.

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