One of the most common signs of Epstein-Barr viral infection (infectious mononucleosis) is:
A. Swelling of the face
B. Parotitis
C. Cervical lymphadenopathy
D. Thyroid enlargement
ANS: C
Sore throat, fever, and prominent cervical lymphadenopathy are key signs of Epstein-Barr virus, also called infectious mononucleosis. Parotitis is swelling of the parotid glands that occur in mumps. Swelling of the deep tissues of the face often occurs with myxedema, which occurs due to thyroid disease.
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