A 19-year-old university student presents with a 5-day history of fever, severe sore throat, malaise, and headache. On examination, temperature is 38....

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A 19-year-old university student presents with a 5-day history of fever, severe sore throat, malaise, and headache. On examination, temperature is 38.5°C, pharynx is erythematous with exudates, and significant bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy is noted. Palatal petechiae are visible. Abdominal examination reveals mild splenomegaly. A blood film report requested by the GP mentions 'atypical lymphocytes'. What is the most likely causative organism?

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Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)

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Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Strep)

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Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

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Adenovirus

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Infectious Mononucleosis (Glandular Fever)