Infectious Mononucleosis
Infectious Mononucleosis ( 11 Questions)
A white blood cell count with neutrophils predominance is not indicative of infectious mononucleosis. IM is characterized by an increase in atypical lymphocytes, not neutrophils.
An elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a non-specific indicator of inflammation and is not specific to IM. It can be elevated in various conditions.
A positive heterophile antibody test is highly indicative of infectious mononucleosis. This test detects antibodies produced in response to EBV infection and is a hallmark diagnostic test for IM.
Decreased liver function test results are not a primary indicator of infectious mononucleosis. IM primarily affects the lymphatic system and may lead to mild liver enzyme elevations, but decreased liver function is not a typical finding.
Choice A rationale:
A white blood cell count with neutrophils predominance is not indicative of infectious mononucleosis. IM is characterized by an increase in atypical lymphocytes, not neutrophils.
Choice B rationale:
An elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a non-specific indicator of inflammation and is not specific to IM. It can be elevated in various conditions.
Choice C rationale:
A positive heterophile antibody test is highly indicative of infectious mononucleosis. This test detects antibodies produced in response to EBV infection and is a hallmark diagnostic test for IM.
Choice D rationale:
Decreased liver function test results are not a primary indicator of infectious mononucleosis. IM primarily affects the lymphatic system and may lead to mild liver enzyme elevations, but decreased liver function is not a typical finding.