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A 16-year-old boy presents with a 1-week history of sore throat and fever. He has developed a widespread maculopapular rash after taking amoxicillin prescribed by his GP. What is the most likely underlying diagnosis?

APenicillin allergy

BInfectious mononucleosis

CScarlet fever

DKawasaki disease

EStevens-Johnson syndrome

2

A 25-year-old woman presents with a 2-week history of sore throat, fever, and fatigue. She has cervical lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly. Her throat swab is negative for Group A Streptococcus. What is the most likely diagnosis?

AViral pharyngitis

BInfectious mononucleosis

CBacterial pharyngitis

DDiphtheria

ECandidiasis

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A 31-year-old man presents with fever, sore throat, and a widespread maculopapular rash after taking amoxicillin prescribed by his GP. What is the most likely underlying diagnosis?

APenicillin allergy

BInfectious mononucleosis

CScarlet fever

DKawasaki disease

EStevens-Johnson syndrome

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