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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 22-year-old student presents to the college health clinic with a 1-week history of fever, sore throat, nausea, and fatigue. He could hardly get out of bed this morning. There are no pets at home. He admits to having recent unprotected sex. The vital signs include: temperature 38.3°C (101.0°F), pulse 72/min, blood pressure 118/63 mm Hg, and respiratory rate 15/min. On physical examination, he has bilateral posterior cervical lymphadenopathy, exudates over the palatine tonsil walls with soft palate petechiae, an erythematous macular rash on the trunk and arms, and mild hepatosplenomegaly. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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Infectious mononucleosis