anterior cervical lymph nodes
Tonsillitis: Mr. Ortego present with signs and symptoms that includes left red swollen tonsil enlarged and partially covered with exudate, sore throat, painful swallowing, fever, and tender and enlarged anterior cervical lymph nodes (Mayo Clinic 2018).
Deferential Diagnosis:
1. Acute Streptococcal Pharyngitis: Due to the patient’s complaints of sore throat for the last 24hrs, and along with fever and swollen lymph nodes and no cough provide reason for this differential diagnosis (Center for Disease control and Prevention 2018).
2. Mononucleosis: Mr. Ortego is heterosexual male with no regular single partner, he presents with sore throat, fever, swollen glands, exudate on the tonsil. Infectious mononucleosis is transmitted by exposure to saliva, so it can be spread by kissing, it is usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. It most often affects children, teenagers, and young adults (Ebell 2016).
Whether you agree or disagree explain why with supporting evidence and concepts from the readings or a related experience. Include a reference, link, or citation when appropriate. APA 6th edition format for references as well as in-text citations is expected, but are not mandatory.
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