Discusses the nature and diagnosis of mononucleosis and how to protect against it or cope with having it. Best Books for Young Teen Readers. A straightforward presentation about the "kissing disease," which is often undiagnosed or mistaken for the flu & which requires long periods of rest for recovery. Bowker Authored Title code. This book details the symptoms of mononucleosis, provides case studies, & stresses the need for rest as a treatment for the disease. Annotation. The kissing disease is common among teens. This book describes what most teens do not know: how to prevent or recover quickly from this debilitating illness and how serious it can become..