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A 21 year old college student comes to the emergency department complaining of feeling unwell, having a fever, and experiencing a severe sore throat. After evaluating the patient, you inform them that you suspect they may have contracted infectious mononucleosis. The patient inquires if it is possible to have caught this by kissing someone a week ago.

What is the usual duration of the incubation period for infectious mononucleosis?