6 Days Of Fatigue, | Sore Throat (Assessment & Diagnosis) — 19yo | Hematology | MCCQE1 Q#13393
MCCQE1 Question #13393
Dimension of Care
Health Promotion & Illness Prevention
Activity
Assessment & Diagnosis
Objective
Sore Throat
Section
Medicine / Family Medicine
Subject
Hematology
Last updated: February 2026
A 19-year-old university student presents with 6 days of fatigue, low-grade fever, sore throat, painful swallowing, and reduced appetite. He notes swollen “neck glands” and denies cough or rhinorrhea. He has no significant past medical history and takes no medications. Examination shows bilateral tonsillar exudates, posterior cervical lymphadenopathy, and mild splenomegaly. A complete blood count shows leukocytosis with lymphocyte predominance and atypical lymphocytes on peripheral smear. Which investigation is most appropriate to confirm the suspected diagnosis?
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