A 6 year child presents with hepatosplenomegaly & generalized lymphadenopathy along with fever. The child developed a rash, after being administered ampicillin. What could be the possible diagnosis?
Correct Answer: Infectious mononucleosis
Description: Infectious mononucleosis: Aka glandular fever Etiological agents: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) Mode of transmission: Blood transfusion, Direct contact C/F: Fever, headache, sore throat, generalized lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly Patients with infectious mononucleosis treated with ampicillin or amoxicillin may experience "Ampicillin rash" which may occur with other b- lactam antibiotics. This morbilliform, vasculitis "ampicillin rash" is probably immune mediated and resolves without specific treatment.
Category:
Pediatrics
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now