Helo
i think you will find it in Lawrence. As it is unlikely that the baby
will be symptomatic with CMV or mono it is not a risk to the baby. I
think this is correct
Gerri

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> A mother I am helping is being tested for infectious mononucleosis.  Her
> doctor has recommended that she wean her toddlerimmediately.  My resources
> say that nursing is acceptable when mononucleosis is caused by EBV but not
> when it is caused by CMV.  My understanding is that EBV usually causes mono
> and CMV rarely does.  The baby has already been exposed to the mother during
> the illness, which may not even be mono (test results aren't back yet).  Does
> anyone know of any references for why this mom does not have to wean?
> Thanks,
> Beth Lichy
>
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