A 19-year-old university student presents with fever, sore throat, malaise and tender posterior cervical lymphadenopathy. A monospot test is positive....

Question

A 19-year-old university student presents with fever, sore throat, malaise and tender posterior cervical lymphadenopathy. A monospot test is positive. Which advice regarding physical activity is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Avoid contact sports and heavy lifting for at least 3-4 weeks because of splenic rupture risk

Answer

No restrictions; he can resume contact sport immediately

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Six months of strict bed rest

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Only avoid alcohol; no activity restrictions

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Avoid all exercise permanently

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Infectious mononucleosis

A 19-year-old university student presents with fever, sore throat, malaise and tender posterior cervical lymphadenopathy. A monospot test is positive. Which advice regarding physical activity is most appropriate?