A woman develops a rash after taking ampicillin for a sore throat. She is later diagnosed with mononucleosis. What explains the rash?
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Correct answer: EBV-associated immune response
Ampicillin causes a characteristic rash in patients with EBV mononucleosis, not a true allergy.
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