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Mononucleosis: People
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Some people with mononucleosis who take ampicillin (Principen), amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox), or amoxicillin and clavulanate (Augmentin) antibiotics may develop a rash, but this doesn't mean that they're allergic to the antibiotic. If needed, other antibiotics that are less likely to cause a rash are available to treat infections that may accompany mononucleosis.
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Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (a condition in which the body destroys its own red blood cells) occurs in 1%-3% of people with mononucleosis. It usually becomes clinically apparent during the second or third week of illness. Corticosteroids may be used to treat this complication.
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Most people recover from mononucleosis in about two to three weeks. They are then able to resume their normal activities, especially if they rested during their illness. A patient may not feel completely recovered... for a period of up to three months after being cured.
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Thrombocytopenia, which is a decrease in platelets in the blood, has been noted in up to 50% of people with mononucleosis. It is usually mild and not life-threatening. If severe, corticosteroids may be used to treat this complication.
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Because the symptoms of mono are so general and can be signs of other illnesses, it's possible to mistake mononucleosis for the flu, strep throat, or other diseases. In fact, occasionally some people may have mono and strep throat at the same time.
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Epstein-Barr virus specific antibody testing may be used for people with suspected mononucleosis who have heterophile antibody test results that are negative. It can ... be used to test for atypical cases of mononucleosis or in young children who are suspected of having mononucleosis.
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