An 18 year old college student presents to the student health center complaining of a sore throat and fever. He describes feeling tired for the past few days and repos a loss of appetite. On examination, he has pharyngitis with cervical lymphadenopathy. Blood tests reveal lymphocytosis and the presence of heterophile antibodies. Which of the following best describes the virus responsible for his illness?
An 18 year old college student presents to the student health center complaining of a sore throat and fever. He describes feeling tired for the past few days and repos a loss of appetite. On examination, he has pharyngitis with cervical lymphadenopathy. Blood tests reveal lymphocytosis and the presence of heterophile antibodies. Which of the following best describes the virus responsible for his illness?
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An 18 year old college student presents to the student health center complaining of a sore throat and fever. He describes feeling tired for the past few days and repos a loss of appetite. On examination, he has pharyngitis with cervical lymphadenopathy. Blood tests reveal lymphocytosis and the presence of heterophile antibodies. Which of the following best describes the virus responsible for his illness?
β Correct Answer: A. Double-stranded, enveloped DNA virus
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