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What Is Mono and What Are the Symptoms?

So, what is mono, and what are the symptoms? American Family Care in Fountain City has answers, and treatment, for you.  Mononucleosis (mono) is an infectious viral disease most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but other viruses can also cause it. Also sometimes known as the “kissing disease,” mono is spread through saliva and can even be passed from person to person from sharing cutlery and utensils. According to the CDC, mono occurs mainly ...

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Rash After Hiking? Know the Difference Between Poison Oak, Ivy, and Sumac

Discover the differences between poison ivy, oak, and sumac and how to care for rashes after Fountain City hikes. Life in Knoxville ...

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When Is It Time to Visit Urgent Care During Pollen Season?

Pollen season can cause more than mild allergies. Learn when symptoms may require urgent care and how to recognize warning signs. Spring ...

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Can You Have the Flu Without a Fever?

Unsure if you have the flu because you don’t have a fever? AFC explains the reasoning behind why some flu symptoms ...

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