A subset of HIV-infected patients who receive antiretroviral therapy (ART) develop immune restoration syndrome. A case of immune restoration Klebsiella lymphadenitis is described. Fine needle aspiration cytology remains a useful investigative tool in the post-ART era, particularly in the diagnosis of persistent generalized lymphadenopathy, infection and malignancy of the lymph nodes.
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