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Infectious mononucleosis

A common, acute infection usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (human herpesvirus 4). There is an increase in mononuclear white blood cells and other atypical lymphocytes, generalised lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, and occasionally hepatomegaly with hepatitis.

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