<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat factors increase the risk of developing follicular lymphoma?  <response>: <reason> Risk factors for follicular lymphoma include :Viruses: Epstein-Barr virus EBV Human T-cell lymphotropic virus HTLV type I, Herpesvirus -associated with Kaposi sarcoma ie, human herpesvirus HHV-8 Hepatitis B and C viruses Chemicals: Defoliants eg, Agent Orange Hair dyesImmunodeficiency states: Congenital immunodeficiencies Infection with the human immunodeficiency virus HIV. Most lymphomas associated with HIV are intermediate-grade or high-grade lymphomas. Patients who have been on immunosuppressant drugs after organ transplantation. Most of these lymphomas are diffuse or high-grade lymphomas. Autoimmune diseases 