Part one of term paper
Infectious Mononucleosis known popularly as "mono" is a infectious disease caused by the Epstien-Barr virus in a estimated 90 percent of cases ( EBV ) a member of the herpes family. The remaining cases are caused by a certain herpes virus, or cytomegalovirus. Mononucleosis is taken from the name of the blood's mononuclear cells, white blo ...

Part two of term paper
... does not occur during any particular season as does the common cold, although studies show that the most cases are reported during the fall and spring. The actual way that mononucleosis is passed is unknown, although what is known is that the virus can travel in saliva which is the primary source, therefore it may be spread through coughing , mouth to mouth contact of mucous membranes during kissing. This is where the common nickname was derived "the kissing disease". In rare cases this ...