A study of the viral etiology of histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis (Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease)

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Histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis (HNL) or Kikuchi's disease is a distinctive, self-limited disorder characterized by necrotizing cervical lymphadenopathy in young individuals. HNL is more prevalent among Asians and is a relatively common disorder among Koreans. A preceding fever, lymphopenia, and occasional skin rashes suggest a viral etiology and there have been sporadic reports of viral association....

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