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Will monospot test give accurate results for infectious mononucleosis?

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My test is positive for infectious mononucleosis. But my EBV IgM is negative. How accurate Monospot test is? One week abdominal pain and severe throat pain were there.
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Dr. Pawar Satyajit Jalinder is a dedicated medical oncologist with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of solid tumors and hematological malignancies. He has experience managing complex cancer cases and is certified in the treatment of various cancers using evidence-based and personalized approaches. In addition to oncology, Dr. Pawar Satyajit Jalinder has experience managing complicated multisystem rheumatological disorders and infections. He has contributed to medical research with publications on tuberculosis and cancers such as multiple myeloma, lung cancer, and sarcomas. Dr. Pawar Satyajit Jalinder is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while helping patients make informed treatment decisions.      

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Monospot test has high sensitivity but it is not so accurate. It can come positive in other infections like rubella, CMV (cytomegalovirus), HIV, toxoplasmosis, and other diseases like SLE. So, if EBV IgM is negative then chances of it being infectious mononucleosis is low. EBV infection causing mononucleosis is usually self-limited and last for 3 to 4 weeks.

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Published At March 20, 2018
Reviewed At November 6, 2023

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Dr. Pawar Satyajit Jalinder is a dedicated medical oncologist with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of solid tumors and hematological malignancies. He has experience managing complex cancer cases and is certified in the treatment of various cancers using evidence-based and personalized approaches. In addition to oncology, Dr. Pawar Satyajit Jalinder has experience managing complicated multisystem rheumatological disorders and infections. He has contributed to medical research with publications on tuberculosis and cancers such as multiple myeloma, lung cancer, and sarcomas. Dr. Pawar Satyajit Jalinder is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while helping patients make informed treatment decisions.      

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MBBS

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Dr. Pawar Satyajit Jalinder is a dedicated medical oncologist with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of solid tumors and hematological malignancies. He has experience managing complex cancer cases and is certified in the treatment of various cancers using evidence-based and personalized approaches. In addition to oncology, Dr. Pawar Satyajit Jalinder has experience managing complicated multisystem rheumatological disorders and infections. He has contributed to medical research with publications on tuberculosis and cancers such as multiple myeloma, lung cancer, and sarcomas. Dr. Pawar Satyajit Jalinder is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while helping patients make informed treatment decisions.      

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