Mononucleosis (Mono): Symptoms, Causes & Contagiousness

Question
what does mononuclosis mean and is it contagioius

Answer
Mononucleosis, or "mono" is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, one of the group of Herpes Virus'... it has nothing to do with genital or oral herpes, though.  It initially causes a bad sore throat, very similar to strep throat initially.  Fever, muscle aches.  Then it is distinqguished from strep by not responding to antibiotics, and lasting a little bit longer.  It can be diagnosed with a blood test.  It does have some treatment... there are some antivirals that help.  Anyways, I am too far ahead of myself now... first thing is to head bcck for a re-evaluation.