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A 24 y/o woman presents with cervical lymphadenopathy. Physical examination reveals sore throat and hepatomegaly. There is absence of splenomegaly. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A. Strep throat
B. Infectious mononucleosis
C. Hodgkin disease
D. Non-Hodgkin disease
E. Herpes simplex

Ans A or B?

Ben, stick to a gun

There are only 2 kinds of diseases in humans, Hodgkin disease or non-Hodgkin disease. If I have to guess, most of the diseases are non-Hodgkin disease. So I am going to guess D.

B ?

b ,bec streptococcus associated w exudate

ericz, does Non-hodgkin give sore throat?

alibi,

As a matter of fact, yes. How do you check sore throat during PE?

Ericz, when you tell the patient to open the mouth and say Haaa!! You are looking for a redness. It is also an indication of sore throat. It is also a part of physical examination.

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