An increase in the number of agranulocytes caused by the Epstein-Barr virus is:
A) lymphadenopathy.
B) mononucleosis.
C) lymphocytosis.
D) lymphedema.

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Mononucleosis, also known as "mono" or the "kissing disease," is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and characterized by an increase in the number of agranulocytes, particularly lymphocytes, in the bloodstream. Lymphadenopathy is a general term for swollen lymph nodes, which may be present in cases of mononucleosis. Lymphocytosis refers specifically to an increase in the number of lymphocytes, which is seen in mononucleosis but is not as descriptive as the term "mononucleosis." Lymphedema is swelling caused by lymphatic system dysfunction and is not related to an increase in agranulocytes.

An Increase in the Number of Agranulocytes Caused by the Epstein-Barr