A 28-year-old woman has severe sore throat, fever, posterior cervical lymphadenopathy, and negative rapid strep. Monospot is positive. Splenomegaly is...

Question

A 28-year-old woman has severe sore throat, fever, posterior cervical lymphadenopathy, and negative rapid strep. Monospot is positive. Splenomegaly is present. Best advice?

Accepted Answer

Avoid contact sports for at least 3-4 weeks

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Return to contact sports in 3 days

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Start amoxicillin to hasten recovery

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Begin systemic steroids routinely

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Acyclovir therapy urgently

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Infectious Mononucleosis-Activity Restriction

A 28-year-old woman has severe sore throat, fever, posterior cervical lymphadenopathy, and negative rapid strep. Monospot is positive. Splenomegaly is present. Best advice?