The length of the restricted activity period varies. Most sufferers of infectious mononucleosis have slight liver enzyme changes indicating a mild inflammatory process. Since alcohol is toxic to the liver and causes inflammation, it makes sense to refrain from drinking during the acute phase of the disease and for at least a month afterwards. Only those people who develop jaundice from mono need to refrain from alcohol for an additional six to twelve months. Summary A fair amount is known about infectious mononucleosis, but no intervention exists to change the course of the disease.
All therapy is directed at decreasing discomfort or treating complications.
Most of the advice given to patients is common sense. If a person feels symptoms are present, it is appropriate to seek the advice of a health care provider.