How long does it take once the mononucleosis virus enters a body for it to take effect?

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Submitted by Anonymous on February 1, 2010

Today, I was diagnosed with Mononucleosis. How long has the virus been in my body before today?

Are some people immune to the virus?

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From the CDC website: "The

From the CDC website: "The incubation period, or the time from infection to appearance of symptoms, ranges from 4 to 6 weeks."

From what I know, the Epstein-Barr Virus (that causes Mono) can be caught in childhood and then only comes about as a cold. When it is caught in adolescence, the symptoms are more severe. It also depends on the person. I caught mono in college and missed a whole semester. The virus also remains dormant in your body for the rest of your life.

Here is the whole article: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/ebv.htm