How does a child that never had any kind of contact, contract Mononucleosis?!


Question: How does a child that never had any kind of contact, contract Mononucleosis.?
Ok I know this sounds wierd but when I was about 9 years of age I was diagnosed with Mononucleosis. And i would like to know how I got it concidering I never had any kind of contact with anyone, my parents were very over protective of me. And what is even more weird is when I got into my teenage an young adult years it disapeared. Now I am 30 and all that shows up on the blood test is (borderline) low monocytes (which my doctor says thats normal.. go figure.?) and Im exausted all the time again and I have a lump on my left side which has my husband in panic mode that it may be my spleen.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.Health Question & Answer


Answers:
"And i would like to know how I got it concidering I never had any kind of contact with anyone,"

IT IS NOT AN STD !!!!!

You did not live in a bubble or on another planet until you were 9.

It is caused by Epstein-Barr virus, which is not cureable.

Probably you were exposed to the virus almost every day of your life.
It is passed by kissing, contamination of eating utensils, water glasses, water fountains, etc. - even baby bottles. It causes symptoms when the body's natural defense mechanisms fail.

Many people are carriers but never show symptoms of the condition.

As to your current state: have a surgeon evaluate your "lump" if it bothers either you or your spouse.


Often the condition becomes dormant, then reappearswhen the immune system is weakened.Health Question & Answer

Mononucleosis is not an STD. It is not something that stays with you your whole life either. You may get it from simply sharing a straw with someone. STDs are far from that.

What you are currently describing does not sound good. Being tired all the time and having any type of lump is a stong signal that you need to get to the doctor ASAP.

Good luck with everything and I hope this helps!Health Question & Answer

Child can get std from monther.

One of my friends on pozcupid.com got herpes when she was very young.Health Question & Answer



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