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Ramsey-Hunt syndrome occurs when a herpes zoster infection affects the facial nerve. It is not a complication of glandular fever.
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Ramsey-Hunt syndrome
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Hodgkin's lymphoma is not a known complication of glandular fever. However, having glandular fever can be assoictaed with a higher risk of developing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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Hodgkin's lymphoma
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This question describes a patient with glandular fever. An important complication of glandular fever is splenic rupture. ST-elevation myocardial infarction is not a complication of this condition.
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ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
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This is a typical description of glandular fever. An important complication of this condition includes splenic rupture, so individuals are advised to avoid contact sports for a month after diagnosis. Signs of splenic rupture include: abdominal pain, referred shoulder tip pain and tachycardia.
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Splenic rupture
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Hepatitis A is not a complication of glandular fever. Glandular fever can, however, lead to development of autoimmune hepatitis which is an important complication to monitor for.
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Hepatitis A
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Glandular fever
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An 18-year-old university student presents to her GP with a sore throat and fatigue for the past three weeks. She was prescribed a course of amoxicillin a week ago which she stopped taking as she developed a widespread macular rash. On examination, she is noted to have cervical lymphadenopathy.

Which of the following is a possible complication of the most likely diagnosis?
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