Lymphocytosis is found about 1 week after symptoms appear in infectious mononucleosis and lymphocytes remain elevated for 2-8 weeks. What morphologic characteristics are present in the blood smear?

a. Leukemic lymphoblasts
b. Reactive lymphocytes with mild thrombocytopenia
c. Decreased lymphocytes
d. Homogeneous lymphocyte population

Correct Answer: B

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