Infectious mononucleosis, often called âmono,â refers to a group of symptoms usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It typically occurs in teenagers, but you can get it at any age. The virus is spread through saliva, which is why some people call it the âkissing disease.â.
Adam Walsh, 6, of Hollywood, Fla., was murdered in 1981. Authorities say they've solved the killing of the boy whose father, John Walsh, later gained fame as the host of television's America's Most Wanted..
The Code Adam program for helping lost children in department stores is named in Adam's memory. The U.S. Congress passed the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act on July 25, 2006, and President Bush signed it into law on July 27.