I have a degree in Biomedical Engineering and Psychology from Northwestern University. I finished medical school and completed my M.D. at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. I am currently in my residency for surgery- hopefully to be specializing in neurosurgery.
I want to answer questions on medical type questions. I'm a big fan of Dr. Drew Pinsky on Love Line and would like to help younger people from the mistakes I see a lot of young people do when they come into my ER.
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Hi! You answered a question of mine before dealing with mono and I was wondering if you could help me out a bit. My first symptoms were the horrible sore throat. That started the week of June 25th. After that, I was diagnosed with mono and had symptoms of fatigue and an enlarged spleen. That was basically it after the sore throat, fever, rash, white on tonsils, etc. which was completely over in about a week. I was a bit embarrased to ask my family doctor about this, but when can I actually kiss again?? I have not had any symptoms other than the basic fatigue, enlarged spleen, easy bruising, and back pain since the sore throat. So its been almost a month since then. What would be the best option?? Thanks!! (link)
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Mono is actually caused by the Epstein Barr Virus, and with all viruses there is not really any medications or anything that you can take to make someone not "catch it".
When can you start kissing again? I think is your question- so I will tell you that you can do this when you feel that your throat really isn't sore anymore. The virus is transmitted through saliva, so until some time after your sore throat and your fatigue etc subside, can I say that you're "free" from making someone catch it. Like all other viruses, your body will build an immunity to it, but that may take some time (hence why you never hear about anyone having mono twice).
I would talk to your partner about it and he/she may or may not want to take a chance until you're symptom free. If your throat feels better and you're feeling generally better- then it will be okay even though there is a slight chance to transmit it to your partner.
Any other question- don't hesitate to ask.
Yours,
AK
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Thank you! My throat has been perfectly fine for almost a month so I think I'd be ok.
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