Herpes Zoster and the Risk for Stroke in Patients with Autoimmune Diseases

Conclusion: In patients with autoimmune diseases, incident HZ was associated with up to a two‐fold increased risk for stroke in the subsequent few months. These data provide urgency for developing strategies to reduce the risk of VZV. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism - September 1, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Authors: L.H. Calabrese, F. Xie, H. Yun, K. Winthrop, J.W. Baddley, C. Calabrese, J.R. Curtis Tags: Full Length Source Type: research