Mononucleosis is a condition that is also called kissing disease and the Epstein Barr virus is responsible for causing this illness. A number of symptoms are associated with this condition and these include headache, sore throat, muscle aches, chills, fever and headache. mono rash is also one of the symptoms that can help in the diagnosis of this condition.

The initial symptoms of this condition are followed with other symptoms that include swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck region, soreness in the abdomen around upper left region which is caused by spleen enlargement. Mono rash includes a skin rash that resembles measles and can develop anywhere on the body or face. This rash is particularly observed in cases where patients take amoxicillin for sore throat.

Those suffering from this illness may also get tiny red spots within the mouth particularly on the mouth roof. This mono rash of bruised like areas or red spots is called petechiae and is a sign of reduce platelet count. It can also be sign of possible meningitis. Medical attention should be sought if the symptoms last for more than 10 days or if the sore throat is particularly severe.

Swelling of lymph nodes in different places on the body could be a sign of tuberculosis, HIV or cancer and immediate medical attention should be sought. Abdominal pain could be a sign of ruptured spleen. Patients experiencing headache along with mono rash should seek immediate medical attention as it could be a possible case of meningitis.

Treatment for this condition largely involves treating the symptoms. This is because like other viral infections this condition tends to resolve on its own. The rash induced by drug is normally pruritic and rather prolonged as compared to the viral rash that is observed in mononucleosis. It is advisable for those suffering from this condition to avoid taking amoxicillin.