Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5574177 | Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases | 2017 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Our study indicated that HZ infection was associated with increased risk of stroke/TIA or MI, and HZO infection was the most marked risk factor for stroke. Further studies are needed to explore whether zoster vaccination could reduce the risk of stoke/TIA or MI.
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Authors
Yanting MSc, Ganfeng MSc, Yuanwei MSc, Qiuyan MSc, Li MSc, Ke MD,