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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