Mono

Learn about the classic symptoms of mono, which can include a severe sore throat, high fever, enlarged lymph glands and fatigue.

Infectious mononucleosis, or mono, is a common childhood infection that can cause a sore throat, fever, and swollen glands. Review the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for mono.

Review whether or not your child can get mono and strep at the same time.

Review whether or not you can get mono more than once in your life.

Mononucleosis is a viral infection causing fevers, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands, especially in the neck. It is typically caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but can also be caused by other organisms such as cytomegalovirus (CMV). Learn about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of mononucleosis.

Children with mono usually have a severe sore throat and their throat may appear red and the tonsils covered with a whitish material, as shown in this picture.

This blood test detects the presence of heterophile antibodies, which are antibodies that non-specifically react against different proteins and are useful in the diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis. Learn more about the monospot test and using it to diagnose kids with mono.

Infectious mononucleosis is an acute viral infection that can cause high fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands, especially in the neck. Unlike the more common form of mononucleosis, caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, this type is caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV). Learn about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of CMV mononucleosis.

Information about mononucleosis from the American Academy of Family Physicians, including how mono is passed from one person to another, complications of mono, and advice about returning to sports and exercise after a mono infection.