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A 14-year-old boy is brought to the physician because of a 2-day history of a sore throat and fever that peaks in the late afternoon. He also has a 1-week history of progressive fatigue. He recently b
The correct answer is C. Infectious mononucleosis. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
A 14-year-old boy is brought to the physician because of a 2-day history of a sore throat and fever that peaks in the late afternoon. He also has a 1-week history of progressive fatigue. He recently began having unprotected sexual intercourse with one partner. He appears ill. His temperature is 39°C (102.2°F). Physical examination shows cervical lymphadenopathy and pharyngeal erythema with a creamy exudate. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Options
- ACandidiasis
- BHerpahgina
- CInfectious mononucleosis
- DMumps
- ESyphilis
How the community answered
(62 responses)- A2% (1)
- B5% (3)
- C76% (47)
- D15% (9)
- E3% (2)
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