Mono: The Makeout Disease
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Video Description:Although 95% of us will get mononucleosis at some point, mono makes itself most known on college campuses. If you're experiencing symptoms of mono, like constant fatigue or general lethargy, it's probable that you've contracted the "kissing diesase."
Transcript:College is a hook up heaven, and that means it's also a breeding ground for mono. In fact, one in two hundred college students will contract mono annually! Infectious mononucleosis is a contagious disease transmitted by saliva. The good news about mono is that it's rarely very serious. The bad news is that it will put you out of commission for a minimum of one week-and for as long as two months! Since mono is spread through saliva, it is usually transmitted via kissing, hence its nickname as the “kissing disease.” But sharing cups, like in beer pong, or utensils, can also lead to mono. And so can living in confined quarters with someone who has the kissing disease. It would be easy if you could just avoid swapping saliva with an infected individual! However, mono incubates for four to eight weeks, during which time it is quite contagious - and has no symptoms. As a result, it's nearly impossible to completely avoid people who are infected. As a result of mono's long dormant period, you probably won't experience symptoms for a period of at least four weeks post-infection. But once the disease is done incubating, you'll notice a loss of appetite, chills, and severe lethargy. Several days later, these initial symptoms will often by joined by swollen lymph nodes, sore throat and a high fever. At this point, if you haven't already, you should definitely head to your college's health care providers, who will be able to test your blood to confirm mono. If you are infected, however, there's not much you can do but to tell your profs and pals, then lie low and wait it out. Treat your symptoms with over-the-counter remedies, like throat numbing sprays and ibuprofen. And remember: You may or may not still be contagious at this point, so it's best to avoid swapping saliva until you've fully recovered.
Category:Campus Health/Contagious Disease
Tags:mononucleosis, mono, mono symptoms, kissing disease, college health, communicable diseases, college students, saliva, contagious, diseases, making out, sharing drinks, beer pong, college dorm, spread disease, symptoms of mono, loss of apatite, symptoms, kissing
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