An Adolescent Patient Who Plays Football in High School Is

An adolescent patient who plays football in high school is diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infectious mononucleosis and is noted to have splenomegaly. What will the provider recommend to this patient about returning to sports?

A) Abdominal ultrasounds are recommended to determine safety.
B) Corticosteroid therapy may help shorten the course of the disease.
C) He may return to minimal contact practice in 2 to 3 weeks.
D) It will be safe to play football in 3 to 4 weeks.