Q. A 16-year-old male with no significant past medical history presents to the primary care clinic complaining of a severe sore throat, generalized fatigue, and discomfort when swallowing for the past week. He also mentions experiencing fever and night sweats. The patient is sexually active and has had three partners in the past six months. He denies any drug allergies or use of medications. On physical examination, he has bilateral cervical adenopathy and is febrile with a temperature of 38.5°C (101.3°F). His throat is erythematous without exudates, and there is no evidence of airway compromise. A heterophile antibody test comes back positive. What is the most appropriate management for this patient?

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