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Infectious Mononucleosis Flashcards

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cause

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EBV

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presentation

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gross tonsiliar enlargement with membranous exudates
cervical and generalised lymphadenopathy
palatal petechial haemorrhages
jaundice
hepatosplenomegaly
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diagnosis

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FBC- atypical lymphocytes and low CRP <100
monospot or Paul-Bunnell test
deranged LFTs

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management

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supportive
systemic steroids if failing
BEWARE of side effects of amoxicillin/ampicillin (macular rash)

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