CMV vs EBV - Mononucleosis
Acute CMV Infection:
• Asymptomatic (most common)
• Infectious mononucleosis (fever/chills, malaise)
• Fever: More protracted
• Cervical Lymphadenopathy: Less common (< 20%)
• Generalized Lymphadenopathy: Less common
• Exudative Tonsillopharyngitis: Rare
• Splenomegaly: Less common
EBV
• Fever: Common
• Cervical Lymphadenopathy: Common
• Generalized Lymphadenopathy: Common (> 80%)
• Exudative Tonsillopharyngitis: Common
• Splenomegaly: More Common
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