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Which clinical manifestation is commonly associated with Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono) in children?

  1. Rapid weight gain
  2. Hypertension
  3. Petechiae
  4. Hypoglycemia
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Correct answer: C. Petechiae

Infectious Mononucleosis (EBV) classic triad: fever, pharyngitis, lymphadenopathy. Additional features include PETECHIAE on the soft palate (pathognomonic), splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, and a maculopapular rash (especially after amoxicillin). Also causes atypical lymphocytosis. Rapid weight gain (A), hypertension (B), and hypoglycemia (D) are NOT features of mono. Petechiae on the palate are a classic finding. C is correct.

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