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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 Gastonia 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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Playground Cuts or Something More?

From neighborhood playgrounds to backyard adventures, kids rarely stay still for long. And with all that energy comes the occasional tumble, scrape ...

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Allergies or a Sinus Infection?

As soon as the weather warms up, many people trade winter coats for tissues. Blooming trees and longer days are a welcome ...

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How Long Is the Flu Contagious?

When the flu hits, it tends to hit hard. One day you’re going about your routine, and the next you’re ...

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