The Daily PANCE and PANRE Extended Edition: Question 38

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Which of the following statements regarding infectious mononucleosis is FALSE?

  1. Infectious mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus
  2. Most adults (>90%) have been infected with the Epstein-Barr virus
  3. Splenic rupture is a dreaded complication of infectious mononucleosis
  4. Streptococcal pharyngitis and infectious mononucleosis never coexist
  5. The usual mode of transmission of the viral etiology of infectious mononucleosis is through infected saliva

Answer: D

Streptococcal pharyngitis and infectious mononucleosis never coexist.

Strep commonly co-exists with mono

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Epstein-Barr virus infections are covered as part of the PANCE Infectious Disease Blueprint

Review Topic: Epstein-Barr virus infections (ReelDx)