According to Focus.de, a 17-year-old American girl has died from severe infectious mononucleosis caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.

The parents of the late Ariana Ray Delfs have reportedly agreed to a media interview to encourage others to take more responsibility for their health.

Ariana Rae Delfs, 17, of Florida, died of severe infectious mononucleosis, caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Because the virus is transmitted through saliva, it is often called the “kissing

The young girl’s first symptoms were extreme fatigue and headaches.