Mononucleosis spreads by contact with moisture from the mouth and throat of a person who is infected with the virus. Common signs of mono that require immediate medical attention: breathing difficulty manifested by airway obstruction, swallowing difficulty manifested through severe sore throat and throat discomforts, adominal pain caused by the rupture of the spleen, bleeding gums or bruising, seizures and severe headaches, chest pain, dehydration, weakness in the legs and arms.
Tips for the care of individuals with mono: for a fever and pain of swollen lymph glands: use acetaminophen or ibuprofen, for a sore throat: drink milk shakes, fruit juices, and broths, and eat cool, bland foods.