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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 SW Charlotte 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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What is Heat Exhaustion and How to Prevent it?

Summer in Southwest Charlotte brings long, sunny days, busy parks, and plenty of time outdoors but it also brings intense heat and ...

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When Should I Seek Medical Treatment for Poison Ivy?

Whether you’re walking the loops at Renaissance Park, letting the kids play at Marion Diehl Park, or enjoying a peaceful stretch ...

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Is It Allergies or COVID-19?

If you’re dealing with congestion, a runny nose, or nonstop sneezing in Southwest Charlotte, it’s easy to blame seasonal allergies ...

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