Fever, Rash, and Lung Crackles in a 25-Year-Old Woman

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Background

A 25-year-old woman presents to the emergency department (ED) with a two-day history of dull left lower-quadrant (LLQ) pain and a diffuse pinkish rash. One week ago, she was diagnosed with streptococcal pharyngitis at an urgent care center for students and was discharged with a prescription for amoxicillin. Three days later, she developed the pinkish rash.

The rash was diagnosed by a dermatologist to be an allergic reaction to the amoxicillin. The dermatologist prescribed prednisone and discontinued the amoxicillin. The patient subsequently developed nausea, vomiting, fever, and the aforementioned LLQ pain.

The patient denies experiencing any vaginal bleeding or discharge, dysuria, increased urinary urgency or frequency, melena, or hematochezia. She feels weak and dizzy. She has no significant medical history, is not taking any medications, and does not have any allergies. She does occasionally drink alcohol, but she denies smoking tobacco or using illicit drugs. She also denies using tampons.

Cite this: Fever, Rash, and Lung Crackles in a 25-Year-Old Woman - Medscape - Aug 13, 2020.

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