How to Get Through My Boyfriend Having Mono

Mono, or mononucleosis, is also known as the "kissing disease" because it is spread through saliva. Mono is also spread through the shared use of utensils or accidental exposure to a sneeze and is highly contagious, according to the Mayo Clinic. A boyfriend with mono should be taken care of properly to avoid injuring the patient and to avoid catching this potentially serious disease.

Things You'll Need

• Over-the-counter pain relievers
• Rubber gloves
• Face mask
• Antibacterial soap

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Instructions

• 1

  Encourage your boyfriend to stay in bed and drink several fluids. He should also avoid contact with as many people as possible during the first two to four weeks of the illness, as this is when he is the most contagious.

• 2

  Offer your boyfriend an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen if he feels any of the achy, sore symptoms associated with mono.

• 3

  Take your boyfriend to the doctor if complains of a sore throat or has a skin rash. According to the Mayo Clinic, many times a bacterial throat infection accompanies mononucleosis that must be treated with antibiotics. The rash is treated with steroids.

• 4

  Wear rubber gloves and a mask when taking care of your boyfriend. This will help you avoid becoming sick yourself. Wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and antibacterial soap after the visit and definitely avoid any physical contact, especially kissing.

• 5

  Speak to your doctor if you begin to show symptoms of mononucleosis. These symptoms include fever, lethargy, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, loss of appetite and skin rash.