July 6, 2009

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Mononucleosis (cont.)

Prevention

Though good personal hygiene makes sense, especially among teenagers, the Epstein-Barr virus is everywhere, and exposure to it cannot be entirely avoided.

  • People with mononucleosis do not need to be isolated from others.

  • Vaccines against EBV are currently being tested.


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