Mononucleosis, or “mono” for short, is an infectious disease usually caused by the
Epstein-Barr virus. This virus is transmitted through saliva, so mono can be spread
through kissing, coughing, sneezing, and sharing straws or utensils. Symptoms may
include fever, sore throat, fatigue, weakness, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck or
underarms. A doctor may need to do a blood test to confirm a diagnosis of mono.
Symptoms usually go away on their own within a few weeks, but some patients continue
to experience fatigue and weakness for several months.
Which author’s purpose is suggested by the text?
to inform readers about the discovery of the Epstein-Barr virus
to describe how it feels to have mononucleosis
to inform readers about an infectious disease called mononucleosis