Quinolone drug rash in a patient with infectious mononucleosis.
Infectious mononucleosis and the associated ampicillin rash are well documented. The case of a patient with infectious mononucleosis who was treated with levofloxacin and developed a rash similar to the ampicillin rash is reviewed. The exact mechanism is not understood. With closer observation, physicians may be able to recognize more cases with similar phenomena.
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Department of Internal Medicine, Hamilton Medical Center, Dalton, Georgia 30720, USA.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007244:Infectious Mononucleosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D064704:Levofloxacin; D015242:Ofloxacin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D064704:Levofloxacin; D015242:Ofloxacin