Editing Infectious mononucleosis (section)

===Physical examination===
The presence of an [[splenomegaly|enlarged spleen]], and swollen posterior [[cervical lymph nodes|cervical]], [[axillary lymph nodes|axillary]], and [[inguinal lymph node]]s are the most useful to suspect a diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis. On the other hand, the absence of swollen cervical lymph nodes and fatigue are the most useful to dismiss the idea of infectious mononucleosis as the correct diagnosis. The insensitivity of the physical examination in detecting an enlarged spleen means it should not be used as evidence against infectious mononucleosis.<ref name=Ebell2004/> A physical examination may also show [[petechiae]] in the [[palate]].<ref name=Ebell2004/>