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Mononucleosis and spleen

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i have had mononucleosis for a month and have heard my spleen is in great danger.How long will it be contaigeous?


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replied April 4th, 2009
Mononucleosis Answer A6245



Doctors and researchers aren't exactly sure how long someone with mononucleosis stays contagious after symptoms are completely gone. However it's generally believed that a person can spread the infection for many months after the symptoms are completely gone — some studies show as long as 18 months. After that, it's very unlikely that a person will give someone else mono.


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