Initial signs and symptoms of Epstein-Barr virus mononucleosis usually include:
a. pharyngitis, fever, and malaise.
b. bleeding gums and spontaneous nose-bleeds.
c. headache, visual disturbance, and rash.
d. inguinal adenopathy and painful urination.
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Presenting signs and symptoms of Epstein-Barr virus mononucleosis are pharyngitis, fever, fati-gue, malaise, often splenomegaly, and occasionally hepatomegaly and/or rash.
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