A 19-year-old man presents with a 1-week history of sore throat, fever, malaise, and swollen glands in his neck. On examination, he has bilateral cerv...

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A 19-year-old man presents with a 1-week history of sore throat, fever, malaise, and swollen glands in his neck. On examination, he has bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy, tonsillar exudates, and mild palatal petechiae. A blood film shows atypical lymphocytes. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Infectious Mononucleosis (Glandular Fever)

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Streptococcal Pharyngitis (Strep Throat)

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Acute HIV Seroconversion Illness

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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection

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Lymphoma

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Infectious Mononucleosis

A 19-year-old man presents with a 1-week history of sore throat, fever, malaise, and swollen glands in his neck. On examination, he has bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy, tonsillar exudates, and mild palatal petechiae. A blood film shows atypical lymphocytes. What is the most likely diagnosis?