Can you get mono from someone who had it years ago?

So there’s a very small chance that people who have had mono in the past can pass it to others, even when they feel OK. The bottom line is that it’s hard to prevent mono from spreading.

Can you test for past mono infection?

Monospot test. This test looks for specific antibodies in the blood. These antibodies show up during or after during certain infections, including mono.

Does mono permanently affect your immune system?

Mono itself doesn’t weaken the immune system. In even rarer cases, mono can lead to something called chronic active EBV (CAEBV) disease. This is a serious condition in which mono symptoms last longer than six months. If you experience this or any of the symptoms we’ve listed below, seek medical attention.

What are the symptoms of Epstein-Barr syndrome?

Symptoms

  • fatigue.
  • fever.
  • inflamed throat.
  • swollen lymph nodes in the neck.
  • enlarged spleen.
  • swollen liver.
  • rash.

What happens if you get mono twice?

Can you get mono two times? Much of the time, after a person develops mono from a virus, such as EBV, they will not get it again once symptoms disappear. This is because EBV, the common virus that causes mono, stays in the body. It remains inactive, meaning it cannot trigger the condition again.

Can mononucleosis cause problems later in life?

But rarely, mononucleosis symptoms may recur months or even years later. Most cases of mononucleosis are caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Once you’re infected with EBV, you carry the virus — usually in a dormant state — for the rest of your life.

Can previously having mono cause autoimmune diseases?

Scientists have known for decades that EBV, which causes an infectious disease named mononucleosis or “kissing disease,” is also linked to several autoimmune disorders, including multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.