Quinolone drug rash in a patient with infectious mononucleosis

J Dermatol. 2000 Jun;27(6):405-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2000.tb02192.x.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Adult
  • Anti-Infective Agents / adverse effects*
  • Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
  • Drug Eruptions / diagnosis
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infectious Mononucleosis / diagnosis
  • Infectious Mononucleosis / drug therapy*
  • Levofloxacin*
  • Ofloxacin / adverse effects*
  • Ofloxacin / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Levofloxacin
  • Ofloxacin