How long is mono contagious through kissing?

EBV spreads from person to person through saliva and other bodily fluids. This is why mono is often called the “kissing disease.” If you kiss a person who has the virus — or you share personal items like utensils, glasses, food, or lip balm — you can become infected. read more

Mono is contagious for up to 6 months after you start feeling better from the initial symptoms. So when you start feeling the first signs of mono ( flu like symptoms) you will have it for about 3-5 days. read more

Mononucleosis is an infectious illness that’s sometimes called mono or “the kissing disease.” While you can get the virus that causes it through kissing, you can also get it in other ways like sharing drinks or utensils. It’s contagious, but you’re less likely to catch mono than other illnesses like the common cold. read more