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 ...

Mononucleosis (Mono) is one of those illnesses most people are vaguely aware exists but may not know all that much about. Mono causes symptoms that can be confused with a bad cold, the flu, or even ...

Don’t let the name fool you. Mononucleosis, the so-called “kissing disease,” can be serious, even deadly, especially for those who might encounter a hard tackle on the football field. Like a certain ...

It's the kiss that just keeps on giving. If two things are certain in life -- death and taxes -- New York Jets’ quarterback Sam Darnold is determined to put at least one of them off for a little while ...

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 ...

When Sam Darnold returns from his multiple weeks out to try and save the smoldering ruins of the 0-4 New York Jets’ season, his stated preference is to not die on the field. Seems fair. As a means to ...

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the main cause of mono, which can last for a few weeks or several months. It spreads mostly through saliva and is usually transmissible for up to 6 months, or in some cases ...

Infectious mononucleosis, also called “mono” for short, commonly affects adolescents and young adults. However, anyone can get it, at any age. This viral disease leaves you feeling tired, feverish, ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. Infectious mononucleosis, or mono – commonly known as the kissing disease – is an Epstein-Barr virus that can cause symptoms similar ...

Should you kiss the New York Jets' season goodbye? After all, Jets starting quarterback Sam Darnold is now sidelined indefinitely after being diagnosed with what's known as the "kissing disease," ...

RUPTURE of the spleen in infectious mononucleosis is a rare complication of a rather common disease. King, 1 in 1941, presented the first authenticated case. Since then 13 additional cases have been ...