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EBV can cause a sore throat. It is more commonly associated with symptoms such as swollen lymph nodes and severe fatigue.
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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
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Allergic rhinitis primarily presents with symptoms like sneezing, itchy or watery eyes and nasal congestion.
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Allergic rhinitis
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HSV can cause oral lesions but is less likely to cause a sore throat with white spots on the tonsils. Infection with HSV usually presents with painful oral ulcers.
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Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
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Adenovirus can cause a sore throat but typically presents with symptoms like conjunctivitis.
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Adenovirus
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These symptoms are consistent with streptococcal pharyngitis, commonly caused by Group A streptococcus. The presence of pus-like spots on the tonsils is characteristic of bacterial infections. It is often referred to as "strep throat."
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Group A Streptococcus
Concept
Chapter
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Streptococcal sore throat
Topic
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Infectious disease
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A 19-year-old male presents to an urgent care clinic after experiencing a sore throat, fever and difficulty swallowing for the past two days.

On examination, he has a temperature of 38.6 C. His throat is erythematous, and there are white, pus-like spots on his tonsils.

Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient's symptoms?
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