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a 25 year-old patient presents complaining of a sore throat and swollen glands in the back of her neck. upon exam, erythema and white purulent exudates are noted in the tonsillar region. results of streptococcal antigen tests were negative and the patient’s monospot test is pending. cbc with differential normal blood values with the exception of 60% lymphocytes on the differential, 30% of which are "atypical."which is the most likely cause of the patient’s condition?

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Answer:

The reason why they have a sore throat is because they most likely have mono

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If your throat is sore and based on the information listed the only possible reason would be is that they have mono

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