Question

A 22-year-old university student presents with a 1-week history of sore throat, fever, malaise, and fatigue. Examination reveals enlarged, tender cervical lymph nodes and palatal petechiae. A blood film shows atypical lymphocytes. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Infectious mononucleosis (Glandular fever)

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Streptococcal pharyngitis

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Acute HIV infection

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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection

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Acute leukaemia

Practice question

A 22-year-old university student presents with a 1-week history of sore throat, fever, malaise, and fatigue. Examination reveals enlarged, tender cervical lymph nodes and palatal petechiae. A blood film shows atypical lymphocytes. What is the most likely diagnosis?