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Infectious Mononucleosis (Glandular Fever)%u2022Epstein-Barr virus (EBV or Human Herpesvirus 4)Cause: %u2022Sore throat%u2022Exudative tonsillar enlargement%u2022Fever and malaise%u2022Lymphadenopathy (particularly cervical)%u2022Splenomegaly%u2022Palatal petechiaeFeatures:%u2022Heterophil antibody test (Monospot or Paul Bunnell)%u2022FBC: Elevated WBC and ESR%u2022Lymphocytosis with >20% atypical lymphocytesDiagnosis:%u2022Supportive (simple analgesics for pain)%u2022Avoid Amoxicillin/Ampicillin (risk of rash)Treatment:This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA