Can you get mono from cats?
Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoan that can cause a mononucleosis syndrome in immunocompetent individuals. It is well known for causing disease through human contact with cat feces, as well as causing ring-enhancing lesions in the central nervous system (CNS) in AIDS patients.
Can you get mononucleosis from animals?
NO! There actually is no straight yes or no answer to this one. You see, mononucleosis in humans actually comes from the Epstein-Barr virus (a type of herpesvirus).
Is mono very contagious?
Infectious mononucleosis, also called “mono,” is a contagious disease. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the most common cause of infectious mononucleosis, but other viruses can also cause this disease.
Does everyone get mononucleosis?
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) that causes mono is extremely common. Around 90% of Americans are infected with it by age 35. Not everyone who has the virus develops mono symptoms — some people only carry the virus.
Can you be around someone with mono?
The virus that causes mono (Epstein-Barr virus) is spread through saliva. You can get it through kissing, but you can also be exposed by sharing a glass or food utensils with someone who has mono. However, mononucleosis isn’t as contagious as some infections, such as the common cold.
Is mono contagious through air?
Mono (mononucleosis) is spread from person to person. It is usually not spread by airborne droplets (it can be in some instances when saliva is sprayed and then inhaled) but by direct contact with an infected person’s saliva.
Does mono mean your partner cheated?
Heck, if your girlfriend had mono in the past, it’s theoretically possible that you caught it from kissing her. What it comes down to is that it’s impossible to say exactly where or from whom you got the infection, but you can reassure your girlfriend that your having mono is not definitive proof of infidelity.
