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Diseases spread by kissing

By Dr Kizito Lubano
A passionate kiss often leads to one thing or another. Quite unexpected from the sensual feeling that comes with it, there may lay a ‘catch’; kissing, although sweet, can lead to infections.

In fact, there is a ‘kissing disease’ known as mononucleosis, or mono.

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