A 14-year-old boy presents to the physician complaining of sore throat,fatigue,and fever for the past week.A monotest is performed and is reported as positive.It is likely that this boy has:

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The positive mononucleosis test suggests that the boy has infectious mononucleosis. The symptoms of sore throat, fatigue, and fever are common for this viral infection. Strep throat can also cause sore throat and fever, but the mononucleosis test would be negative in streptococcal pharyngitis. Acute glomerulonephritis and a common cold are less likely to cause these symptoms.

A 14-Year-Old Boy Presents to the Physician Complaining of Sore