Is Mono contagious? Can I hang out with the person who has mono?

Question

My friend has mono and we havent hung out in a long time. Will I get sick if I hang out with her? Will I get sick if I hug her?

Answer 1

mono is very contagious.  if you hug her you can get it.

Answer 2

"A person with mono can also pass the disease by coughing or sneezing, causing small droplets of infected saliva and/or mucus to be suspended in the air which can be inhaled by others. Sharing food or beverages from the same container or utensil can also transfer the virus from one person to another since contact with infected saliva may result."

Answer 3

You will probably catch mono if you actually kiss - not if you hug.

Answer 4

Mono is highly contagious depending on what stage she is in, but I wouldn't to be safe. Mono can be spread just from breathing on each other. So if you do hang out with her refrain from hugging. You could also ask her if she is past the contagious stages.

Answer 5

Yes, mono is contagious. It is transmitted through direct contact with virus-infected saliva. Intimate kissing or sharing drinking glasses are the most common routes of transmission. I highly doubt you'll get mono if you hug her. Remember, its called the "Kissing disease". Avoiding contact with the saliva of an infected person for about 1 month after she becomes ill is recommended.