Risk of Stroke in Patients with Herpes Zoster: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Several observational studies suggest that herpes zoster (HZ) may increase the risk of stroke, but the results are inconsistent. Our study was designed to assess the association between HZ and the risk of stroke through a meta-analysis of cohort studies.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - October 30, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Sheng-Ye Yang, Hong-Xing Li, Xin-Hao Yi, Guang-Liang Han, Qiang Zong, Ming-Xing Wang, Xiao-Xiao Peng Source Type: research