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2 yrs ago i had a severe case of mono, also had strep, was put on amoxi, got a rash. the past 3 weeks, fever, sore throat, aches, swol glands, ebv?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

"Amoxicillin rash" : was found in 80-100% of children & teens with EBV Infectious Mononucleosis who were given Amoxicillin in the 1960's; now the incidence is said to be ~ 30%. Your doctor can examine you & order all needed lab tests to determine the cause of your current symptoms, including a Quick-Strep Test or throat culture, before treating you. Document your temperatures & other symptoms before your visit.

Answered 9/25/2017

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Today-not likely: Amoxicillin does produce a classical rash when given during EB virus mono in about 30% of people. If you had EBV mono then, you are immune to it. Fever/sore throat/swollen glands/aches & pains are common symptoms to a variety of viruses and strep.

Answered 11/28/2017

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