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jessicacav

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The Epstein-Barr virus is the causative agent for:
 
  a. Infectious mononucleosis
  b. Infectious lymphocytosis
  c. Lymphocytic leukemia
  d. Monocytic leukemia

Question 2

Most often the clinician makes a diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis by which of the following findings?
 
  a. Significant lymphocytosis, with reactive lymphocytes predominating
  b. Presence of mild thrombocytopenia, with a significant lymphocytosis
  c. Demonstration of the presence of the heterophil antibody
  d. Demonstration of the presence of cytomegalovirus antibody


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The Epstein-Barr virus is the causative agent for infectious mononucleosis. It is found in body fluids, especially saliva, in infected individuals.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Performing a test for the presence of the heterophil antibody is used to diagnose infectious mononucleosis. If this test is negative and the clinician is highly suspicious of the diagnosis, then tests for more specific Epstein-Barr virus antibodies may be necessary.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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