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Chapter 23, Problem 9R
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The causative agent and method of transmission of infectious mononucleosis
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Infectious mononucleosis is a viral infection caused by Epstein - Barr virus (EBV). Infected saliva, sharing drinking vessels, or kissing are the main routes of transmission of this disease.
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EBK MICROBIOLOGY
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