31st July 2023

A 55 year old man with a history of liver transplantation presents with a 1 week history of fever and sore throat.

A 55 year old man with a history of liver transplantation presents with a 1 week history of fever and sore throat. On examination, he has cervical lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly. He is suspected to be suffering from glandular fever, but a Monospot test is negative.

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