kissing disease

A disease that hits the respiratory system and the immune system, kissing disease or mononucleosis also called mono is not something that one can treat lightly. If you are afflicted by the kissing disease, you will be bed ridden for close to six months. There really is no way of getting over the kissing disease without bed rest for an extended period of time.

The disease called the kissing disease is also known medically as infectious EBV mononucleosis and is a glandular attacking virus. It is called the kissing disease because it is highly infectious and can be transmitted to other people by oral means or by kissing with the lips on an other's lips. An estimate of exposed adults has it that 90% of the world's population is exposed to the Epstein Barr virus or EBV. Once exposed to a herpes virus like EBV, possible development of symptoms following the first outbreak are a situation that doctor's must help the victim to anticipate.

kissing disease

If the first exposure to kissing disease happens when the victim is very young, symptoms are often passed off as the flu. When the exposed person is a young adult, the symptoms are more dramatic and include fever, sore throat, extreme exhaustion and depression. The time of onset from exposure to being infected and exhibiting symptoms is usually two days. If you have kissed someone whom you later discover has mono, you should not be concerned if you have not exhibited symptoms of mono within two days.

Medical treatment is absolutely required if you have contacted the kissing disease as it is very serious and should be treated immediately. Mono can sometimes leave the infected person with a follow up disease known as a secondary cold agglutinin disease which is an attack on the auto immune system causing abnormal antibodies that literally can attack healthy red blood cells and cause a type of anemia. The kissing disease is spread through being contacted with the infected person's saliva. The herpes virus grows on the new habitat from 4 to 7 weeks.

kissing disease

The kissing disease is feared because its symptoms last for a very long time. A person infected with EBV is contagious for 6 weeks. The symptoms in his body can persist for close to 2 years. Symptoms of the kissing disease can be similar to more serious diseases that attack the body's glands. A person affected should be sure to rest for a prolonged period after onset of symptoms because of possible rupture of his spleen. Sometimes symptoms of the kissing disease are diagnosed as AIDS.

Our Readers' Comments:

Can you get a disease from kissing someone?

Hailey Z asked on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
Like any type of kiss any where? Any disease? What are the signs that someone is carrying it?
i.heart.her. :) replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
Diseases: Herpies from mouth, AIDS/HIV from private area, etc. Hints: Unavailable.
ndlover0219 replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
If you have a cold sore then a mild form of herpes, I think. Like, not even enough to count.
Eddie C replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
of course!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
exactly replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
you can get mono from just sharing a soda with a friend. and trust me it sucks! me and best friend got it last year cause we shared a soda at the movies, she got it from kissing her boyfriend and gave it to me. mono feels like the flu but your super super sleepy if you find yourself needing more sleep than normal check with a doctor. you can other things a cold too, but mono is the extreme!
Tank1805 replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
If you "kiss" their genitalia and they have herpes then you could get oral herpes and you can get mono and other obvious ones like what aliments they have ie flu cold ext.
Jeremy J replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
Herpes of the mouth
lyallalterstuart replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
mono herpies not aids if they look sick dont kiss em and if they have cold sores run
VLion19 replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
Mono is the most common.
Yessur replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
You can get a dissease from Oral sex...If that's the type of kissing you are reffering to.
Torrent Dude replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
unless the person has a contagious cancer where you kiss them! lol... then you won't get any disease. Although you could kiss in the private area, and pick up traces of an STD is they have it. Why you would be kissing down there, I don't know.
new.mommy11 replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
you can get mono, but it is also brought on by being around people who have it from their germs going around. I won't be kissing anyone if I didn't know them and what they were carrying. but that person has to have mono for you to catch it. I don't know what other diseases you could catch but, if your that afraid talk to the person. I had mono before it wasn't fun but my throat was almost closed and went kinda white it was gross but it went away and now I'm clear of it. They would also be extremely tired. i got it from being around a lot of people at a fair and someone their must have had it and their germs got to me.
JoshSelo replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
Infectious mononucleosis, also known as Pfeiffer's disease, mono (in the United States of America) and more commonly known as glandular fever in other English-speaking countries, is an infectious disease. It occurs most commonly in adolescents and young adults, where it is characterized by fever, sore throat, muscle soreness, and fatigue. Infectious mononucleosis typically produces a mild illness and is often asymptomatic. Mononucleosis is predominantly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which infects B cells (B-lymphocytes), producing a reactive lymphocytosis predominantly consisting of atypical lymphocytes, a specific type of T-cell that gives the disease its name. The name "kissing disease" is often applied to mono in casual speech, as in developed countries it is most common at the same age when adolescents and young adults are initiating romantic behaviour. This co-occurrence is not apparent in undeveloped countries, where poor sanitation and close living arrangements cause the causative virus to be spread at a much earlier age, when the disease is mild and seldom diagnosed. Both males and females are susceptible to mononucleosis. Symptoms Fever—this varies, but is seen in nearly all cases. Enlarged and tender lymph nodes—particularly the posterior cervical lymph nodes. Sore throat—White patches on the tonsils and back of the throat are often seen Muscle weakness and Mental fatigue (sometimes extreme) Additional symptoms include: Enlarged spleen (splenomegaly, which may lead to rupture) and/or liver (hepatomegaly) Petechial hemorrhage Abdominal pain - a possible symptom of a potentially fatal rupture of the spleen.[1] Aching muscles Headache Loss of appetite Depression Diarrhea Dizziness or disorientation Inability to swallow, due to enlarged tonsils Dry cough Supra-orbital edema—the eyes become puffy and swollen—may occur in the early stages of infection Definition Infectious mononucleosis (mono) is often called the kissing disease. The virus that causes mono is transmitted through saliva, so you can get it through kissing, but you can also be exposed through a cough or sneeze, or by sharing a glass or food utensil with someone who has mono. However, mononucleosis isn't as contagious as some infections, such as the common cold. You're most likely to get mononucleosis with all the signs and symptoms if you're an adolescent or young adult. Young children usually have few symptoms, and the infection often goes unrecognized. If you have mononucleosis, it's important to be careful of certain complications such as an enlarged spleen. Rest and adequate fluids are key to recovery. Most people who get mono are between the ages of 15 and 25. The mono virus affects the lymph nodes, throat, salivary glands, liver, spleen, and blood, and it can make a person feel tired and achy all over. It can also make you lose your appetite. You probably know what your lymph nodes are, and you probably guessed that your salivary glands are inside of your mouth. But what about your spleen? It's located on the left side of your abdomen, just under the rib cage, and it helps cleanse your blood of bacteria and viruses. Mono is contagious, which means you can spread the virus to other people who haven't had mono before. Even though you can get mono from kissing someone infected with EBV, there are also other ways you can get it, but they all involve contact with saliva. Sharing pillows, straws, toothbrushes, or food from the same plate also spread mono. At first, people usually don't feel sick after getting infected with the EBV virus. So someone could have mono — and be spreading it — and not even know it. That's why it's important not to share things like forks, straws, or lip gloss at school.
fixer of all aka mom replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
Herpes- there are two kinds, genital and the kind that causes cold sores. Also, meningitis and mono. Flulike symptoms for the latter two. For herpes-cold sore type, according to my husband who has had cold sores almost his whole life, he feels a tingling feeling right before it erupts, almost like a pimple. When he has an outbreak, I do not kiss him on his lips. It can be transferred by kissing. So can the other two diseases mentioned.
Josh S replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
mono
TheDingo replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
!@#$ yeah. herpes #1
graeme1944 replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
They say yes, if you exchange saliva mouth to mouth. Mouth to Genitals definately. HIV, Herpes just to name a few. Where do you intend to kiss? Trouble is you never know if someone has some of these until it is too late.
Connecticut Boyz replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
Mononucleosis if you exchange saliva.
teh man replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
if u kiss their lower areas and they have genital herpes i think thas about it tho
agt2 replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
yea like a cold or strep or mono i dont think you can get an std from kissing someone but don't quote me on that.. just look it up on google if thats what your concerned about..
Kaitlyn replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
meningitis. mono. and herpes
adam_arielle replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
yes, you can get diseases.. i had a convo with a nruse not to long ago, you cant from saliva alone, but if you ate chips, or hard stuff you can get cuts in your mouth.... you can get alot of diseases from kissing
Nikki replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
yea its called mono i think its like when you are in this sleep mode for a long time my friend had it she didnt come to school for like 2 quarters. but its real rare
Joey replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
mono is a common one. its pretty much an extended flu that can be transmited through kissing, but left untreated can get you in worse health.
LINDA R replied on Tue, 23 Sep, 2008
You could get mono or a cold. If the person has oral herpes, you could also get herpes, especially if the person has an outbreak (sores) at the time. HIV is not spread by saliva, but kissing someone would be a risk if you both have open cuts or sores in your mouths, and you can get HIV, herpes, and other STDs from oral sex.
patrick w replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
If you kiss someone on the mouth who has mono, or a cold sore you could get it. Neither is anything to worry about, it's water under the bridge. However, if you go down on somebody and they got genital herpes or warts then you should worry.
mia replied on Fri, 26 Sep, 2008
I think you can get syphilis and herpes (like, just cold sores though. so it's okay. just don't give or get oral when you or they have one because it can spread.) Mono too. Strep. All that throat stuff and stuff you get from saliva. Colds...idk what else.
Josh replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
mono, but you can also get that from public drinking fountains, so it's hard to avoid.
bboy4life replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
u can get herpies and mono and some other STD'S and possibly AIDS
Atheist replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
You can easily get mouth herpes. Ever heard of Mono? It's specifically called, "The Kissing Disease." Typically, people who carry mono have absolutely no symptoms unless they're suffering an active infection. Same goes for herpes. A lot of people who pass herpes (Gential or otherwise) may not have any symptoms but may be an active carrier.
Your Silly Prince replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
Aids if you both bite your lips and bleed in each others mouths.
taylor w replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
mono but it has to be from the person who u kissed.
NELP G replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
YES
high speed replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
yes. mono.make sure no Ulsers in his mouth.
kayshoizdashiit replied on Mon, 22 Sep, 2008
Mono and herpes coldsores (hsv1) you can only catch herpes1 if someone has a coldsore present at the time you kiss them if they have herpes with no coldsore at the time then you cannot get it only if there is an outbreak on their mouth at the time that's it

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