Abstract:Background: The incidence of rash after aminopenicillin treatment in children with Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) infection was reported to be 80-100%. A few recent studies suggested that the incidence may be much lower during EBV infection. There are no clear data on the incidence of true drug hypersensitivity among these patients. The aim of this study is to determine the incidence of rash and antibiotic allergy after antibiotic treatment in children with EBV infection. Methods: Drug hypersensitivity was investiga… Show more
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