The Association between Herpes Zoster and Increased Cancer Risk: A Nationwide Population-Based Matched Control Study.

Ji-Hoon SimHyun-Seok Cho Young-Do KimJuhan MunSung-Bae KimJong-Hyuk LeeJeong-Gil Leem

Published in: Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) (2021)

HZ was associated with increased or decreased incidence of specific cancers. PHN further increased the risk of developing certain cancers in HZ patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
risk factors
prognostic factors