Pyrexia of unknown origin: Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease.
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.
Parappil
Ali
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Department of Medicine, Jahra Hospital,Kuwait. alip1@gmx.net
Rifaath
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Doi
Suhail A R
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Pathan
Ejaz
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Surrun
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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