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kissing disease

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Word History and Origins

Origin of kissing disease1

First recorded in 1960–65
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Example Sentences

Acute infection with the virus can cause glandular fever -- also known as "kissing disease" -- and can put infected individuals out of action for several months.

There is currently no vaccine for the Epstein-Barr virus, which is the leading cause of mononucleosis, or mono, commonly called the "kissing disease".

From Reuters

Transmitted mainly through saliva, the virus can lead to infectious mononucleosis, or “kissing disease,” in newly infected teens and young adults.

Most of us won't even notice, but the virus is famous for "the kissing disease", which is also known as either glandular fever or mononucleosis.

From BBC

“It’s a viral infection commonly known as the ‘kissing disease,’” he added.

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