There are more than 3 million cases per year of Infectious Mononucleosis, or the kissing disease, in America. Author Hal Marcovitz offers young readers and researchers a means of understanding this ailment and its ramifications. Readers will learn about diagnosis, treatment, and what it’s like to live with the infection. They will learn whether it can spark other diseases. Most importantly, prevention is evenly covered so that young teens can make wise health choices in regards to mononucleosis infection.