Is mononucleosis deadly?

i need to now if mononucleosis deadly? my friends friend has it. i need to now b/c he thinks he is dieing

It is not typically deadly, but it certainly makes you wish you were dead.

I don't know if it is fatal but you do feel like you are dying or at least wish you were.

It's not deadly.

It's an auto immune factor.

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I don't think it kills you, my sister had it in high school and my daughter had it in 3rd grade. they were both pretty sick (bad cold symptoms) for awhile and got sick easily for the next few years, but got over it with no other effects.

No. Here is some information regarging it.

What is infectious mononucleosis?

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. 1 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. 2 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 many 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.

What causes infectious mononucleosis?

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) causes infectious mononucleosis. Most people have been infected with EBV by adulthood, but not all develop mono. Exposure to EBV often occurs in young children, but usually they do not develop symptoms of mono. However, if you are first exposed to EBV as an adolescent or young adult, the virus frequently causes symptoms of mono.

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common cause of mono-like illness. Much less commonly, a mono-like illness is caused by different viruses, such as hepatitis B, rubella, and HIV.

What are the symptoms?

The most common symptoms of mono include a high fever, a severe sore throat, swollen glands (especially the tonsils), and fatigue. Symptoms usually develop 4 to 6 weeks after being exposed to the virus. This is called the incubation period. Once symptoms develop, they usually last from 2 to 3 weeks. 1

How is infectious mononucleosis diagnosed?

A medical history and physical examination are the most important ways a health professional diagnoses mono. Blood tests may be done to help confirm the disease.

How is it treated?

Usually only self-care is needed for mono.

Get plenty of rest.
Gargle with salt water or use throat lozenges to soothe your sore throat.
Take acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) or ibuprofen (such as Advil) to reduce fever and relieve a sore throat and headaches.
Avoid contact sports and heavy lifting to reduce the risk of rupturing your spleen, which may become enlarged during an episode of mono.
In severe cases, corticosteroids may be used to reduce swelling of the throat, tonsils, or spleen.

Most people recover fully from mono after several weeks. But it may take several months to regain your normal energy levels.