Fever with Sore Throat
12-year-old boy presents with sudden fever, sore throat, painful swallowing, and tender anterior cervical nodes. Tonsils have exudates and there is no cough.
VITALS: Temp 101°F
❓ Most likely diagnosis?
Clinical Analysis
Diagnosis: Streptococcal tonsillitis
Key Insight
Sudden onset fever, exudative tonsils, tender anterior nodes, and absence of cough strongly suggest Group A streptococcal tonsillitis rather than viral causes or mono.
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