You seemed fine then all of a sudden you’re sick, but not just any sickness. You have a skin rash, loss of appetite, sore throat, fever, and even chills. Could it be the flu or could it be something worse such as infectious mononucleosis, the kissing disease.

Although Mono is known as the kissing disease, it can be spread in other ways, such as sharing a glass or food utensil with someone who has mono. Another way that mono is spread is through coughing and sneezing as it travels through saliva. One of the warning signs of mono is lack of energy. This lack of energy is more than just being tired. It is often described as a vague feeling of discomfort and having no energy. Some patients are unable to explain the feeling and have described it as a feeling of something just not right. If you experience this lack of energy for more than a couple of days, even after rest, it is possible that you have mono. Being tired is not the only warning sign of mono and should not be taking as such on fatigue only.

If you think that you have mono, you should also look out for another warning sign. Those who have mono often have a sore throat, like that of strep. Even after treatment, the sore throat has reacted to treatment for strep throat is a likely sign that you have mono. After comparing your symptoms with those that are linked to mono, you feel you have it, now what should you do? Mono in most cases will clear up on it’s own, usually within a week or two.

To aid in recover you should get plenty of rest, a healthy diet, and fluids. If after a week or two the symptoms are not gone or they have gone and have come back then it is best o see a doctor. The doctor can run tests and provide medical treatment to alleviate the symptoms speed in recovery. Even though mono is rarely fatal in healthy people seeking a doctor for treatment is best to avoid any complications that could result.