Mononucleosis: passed by mouth or sperm? Posted: 10-11-06 09:07am
Can mono be passed through seamen? Can
mono be passed from mouth to body contact?
Is it recommended that I do not engage in
any sexual activity until I am completly
better which would be 4-6 weeks I hear.
Thanks for any answers, and I apologize my
post is a little incoherent. Basically it
comes to can I still do stuff with my
girlfriend or would that be a really dumb
idea
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Sexual Health - Men Answer A1637 Posted: 10-16-06 03:42am
Infective mononucleosis is a contagious
disease caused by a virus called the
"Epstein-Barr virus". The virus is present
in the saliva and can enter the system via
the pharyngeal mucosa. This means that the
infection can be transmitted trough close
contact, especially with intimate oral
contact (kissing). The virus can’t be
transmitted through the sperm.
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