A 20-year-old female university student presents feeling generally unwell with fever, sore throat, malaise, and fatigue for the past week. On examinat...

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A 20-year-old female university student presents feeling generally unwell with fever, sore throat, malaise, and fatigue for the past week. On examination, she has posterior cervical lymphadenopathy, palatal petechiae, and mild splenomegaly. FBC shows lymphocytosis with atypical lymphocytes. A Monospot test is positive. What advice should be given regarding activities?

Accepted Answer

Avoid contact sports for at least 4 weeks

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Complete bed rest is required until symptoms resolve

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Return to normal activities immediately

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Avoid alcohol for 6 months

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Isolate from other students

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