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Human gammaherpesvirus 4, also known as Epstein–Barr virus (EBV), is one of the most common viruses and is a double-stranded DNA virus.

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EBV causes infectious mononucleosis in humans.

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It is most common among teenagers and young adults, especially college students. At least 1:4 teenagers and young adults who get infected with EBV will develop infectious mononucleosis. Anyone can get it, no matter their age, but young children are often asymptomatic.

It is s spread through saliva. You can get it through kissing, but you can also be exposed by sharing a glass or food utensils with someone who has mono, or through blood and other bodily fluids.

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Symptoms include throat soreness, swollen tonsils with white patches, swollen lymph nodes, abdominal pain, fatigue, headaches, loss of appetite, chills, fever, body aches, etc.

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Due to EBV spreading through saliva and other bodily fluids, spread can be prevented by avoiding others with mono, not kissing others when feeling sick, not sharing personal items such as drinks and utensils, using a condom, washing hands regularly, and washing kids' toys.

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There is not a specific therapy available to treat infectious mononucleosis since it is a viral infection. Treatment is mainly taking care of yourself, such as getting enough rest, taking fever-reducing medications, eating a healthy diet and drinking plenty of fluids.