IMN Flashcards
1
Q
Infection and IP
A
EBV 1-2 months
2
Q
Clinical features?
A
Fever Headache Malaise Sore throat Palatal petechiae and transient macula rash (ampicillin) Cervical lymphadenopathy (esp pos) Splenomegaly/rupture Mild hep/jaundice Hemolytic anemia secondary to cold agglutinins IGM Myocarditis Meningitis Encephalitis Mesentric adenitis Tonsilar obstruction Burkitt’s lymphoma Nasopharyngeal ca
3
Q
Dx?
A
Atypical mononuclear test (activated CD8+ T cells)
Confirm - heterophil Ab test in 2nd w ( mono spot test) - detects IgM Ab
