“Can a 7 year old have mono?”
My 7 year old son was diagnosed with mono. Can a 7 year old have mono?
5 Answers
Can get it
Yes, if you mean Infectious Mononcleosis.
Yes. It is more common in teenagers and young adults, but children can also be affected. Tests such as the monospot and heterophile antibody test are readily available to confirm the diagnosis.
I wonder why you doubt the diagnosis. It is based on clear clinical evidence that is impossible to misinterpret. There is nothing strange about a 7 year old contracting mono, although the average age is higher. It is not for nothing it has the nickname kissing disease.
Yes even 2-3 year olds can get it. Usually the younger children have very enlarged lymph nodes in the neck with mono. It is viral and is spread through mouth secretions
