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The most pertinent symptom associated with an Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection is indeed a mono-like syndrome, commonly referred to as infectious mononucleosis. This syndrome is characterized by specific classic symptoms such as fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and fatigue. The acute phase of EBV infection can resemble other viral infections but is notably associated with substantial lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes), pharyngitis (sore throat), and splenomegaly (enlarged spleen), collectively defining the mono-like symptoms. While other choices may describe symptoms related to different conditions, they are not typically associated with EBV. For instance, a pink papular rash could be linked to other viral infections or conditions like measles, blister formation could arise from herpes viruses or autoimmune skin diseases, and skin desquamation is not characteristic of EBV infections. Therefore, the symptom of mono-like syndrome is closely aligned with the clinical presentation of EBV, underscoring its role as a common manifestation of this viral infection.