title: Pyrexia of unknown origin: Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease.
abstract: A case of Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease is presented in the context of pyrexia of unknown origin. Although no specific etiology has been identified, several reported cases are associated with a variety of viruses, toxoplasma, or systemic lupus erythematosus. We present a case and discuss the implications for management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Jahra Hospital,Kuwait. alip1@gmx.net
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Parappil
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Rifaath
authors.forename: Suhail A R
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Doi
authors.forename: Ejaz
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Pathan
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Surrun
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005334:Fever / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005335:Fever of Unknown Origin / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D020042:Histiocytic Necrotizing Lymphadenitis / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications; D014123:Toxoplasmosis / Q000150:complications; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000150:complications