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• How Long Is Mono Contagious? for Teens

  
  

  If someone gets mono, the virus stays in that person's body for life. The virus may surface from time to time and possibly infect someone else. Here are the facts on how mono works.

• Mononucleosis (Mono) for Parents

  
  

  Mononucleosis (mono) is an infection that causes flu-like symptoms. It usually goes away on its own in a few weeks with the help of plenty of fluids and rest.

• Mononucleosis Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents

  
  

  What teachers should know about mono, how to help infected students, and how to protect uninfected students.

• Mononucleosis (Mono) for Kids

  
  

  Kissing is just one of the ways that someone can spread mononucleosis. Most people who get mono are teens or young adults, but kids can get it too.

• Mononucleosis (Mono) for Teens

  
  

  It's sometimes called "the kissing disease," but kissing is just one of the ways that someone can catch mono.

• How Is Mono Spread? for Teens

  
  

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Tonsillitis for Parents

  
  

  Tonsillitis is an infection that makes tonsils swollen and red. It can cause a sore throat, fever, and trouble swallowing.

• Thrombocytopenia for Parents

  
  

  Thrombocytopenia is when someone has too few platelets in their bloodstream. Many things can cause it and most can be treated.

• Thrombocytopenia for Teens

  
  

  Thrombocytopenia is when someone has too few platelets in their bloodstream. Many things can cause it and most can be treated.

• Strep Test (Video) for Teens

  
  

  This video shows what it's like to get a strep test.