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Of patients who present with a sore throat, which should be tested for mononucleosis?

Mono testing recommended for patients with sore throat and:

splenomegaly
pharyngitis symptoms persisting for 5 - 7 days
or returning for persistent symptoms despite treatment for strep

Source

Reed, K. "Sore Throats - What Really Works?" ACEP News. Aug 2010

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