The risk of herpes zoster among patients with ankylosing spondylitis: A population-based cohort study in Taiwan.

Shuya Wang James Cheng-Chung Wei Jing-Yang HuangWuu-Tsun PerngZhiyi Zhang

Published in: International journal of rheumatic diseases (2019)

There is no difference in incidence rate of HZ between Taiwan AS patients and non-AS controls. Among AS patients, age and cancer were major risk factors for incidental HZ.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ankylosing spondylitis
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
risk factors
squamous cell carcinoma
patient reported outcomes
young adults
systemic lupus erythematosus
patient reported