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I want to know what is the difference between strep throat and mono?
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See below: Mononucleosis is a viral infection caused by the epstein barr virus. A strep throat is a pharyngitis caused by the bacteria streptococcus pyogenes. They share several signs and symptoms like fever, exudative pharyngitis and enlarged neck lymph nodes. They can occur silmultaneously.
Answered 7/24/2013
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