kissing, hazards of

1. Infectious mononucleosis
2. Allergic reactions due to transmission of allergens from kisser to kissee. This occurs in ± 5% of the general population, and causes localised itching, swelling, urticaria, and possibly wheezing

kissing, hazards of

Medtalk 1. Infectious mononucleosis, see there.2. Allergic reactions due to transmission of allergens to the kissee, which occurs in ±5% of the general population, resulting localized itching, swelling, urticaria, and possibly wheezing.