Infectious mononucleosis, also called “mono” for short, commonly affects adolescents and young adults. However, anyone can get it, at any age. This viral disease leaves you feeling tired, feverish, ...

Strep and mono are both infectious illnesses. However, they occur for different reasons. Strep throat is a bacterial infection, so treatment may involve a course of antibiotics. Mono is a viral ...

Let's say you survived high school and college without coming down with mono—the dreaded "kissing disease." Congrats! You're home free! Right? Eh, not really—it's totally possible to get mono as a ...