Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
My partner has kissing disease, and her symptoms include a high fever, neck pain, and other symptoms. She is in the hospital now, resting, and I wonder when I can be with her without having a fear of acquiring this infection. I have read that the virus will remain in her mouth for at least six months. Is this correct? Please advice.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern. Here I am giving you my suggestion for your case. Kissing can spread infectious mononucleosis and EBV (Epstein-Barr virus) respiratory infection. So, until she recovers symptomatically, avoid sexual contact such as kissing. If you have a fever and a sore throat, see a doctor for an examination and lymph node palpation. If it is suspected, a peripheral smear examination and a serological test should be performed to rule it out. Please feel free to reach out here if you have any doubts. I hope this will help you. Thank you.
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Answered byDr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
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