Infectious mononucleosis (EBV)

DDx

  • Cytomegalovirus infection
  • Acute HIV infection
  • Other viral pharyngitis
  • Bacterial pharyngitis, eg, streptococcal, gonococcal
  • Mycoplasma infection
  • Peritonsillar abscess
  • Influenza
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Viral hepatitis
  • Toxoplasmosis
  • Rubella
  • Acute leukemia or lymphoma
  • Pertussis (both may have atypical lymphocytosis)
  • Hypersensitivity reaction to carbamazepine

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Last updated: January 13, 2015