Is the serological diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis always necessary?
Clinical and serological data from 100 patients who had a Downey lymphocytosis of >/= 40% of all white cells were assessed over three years. All had clinical evidence of infectious mononucleosis, suggesting that Downey lymphocytosis of >/= 40% is specific for the illness.
D006801:Humans; D007244:Infectious Mononucleosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D008218:Lymphocytosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012698:Serologic Tests