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Incidence and time trends of herpes zoster among patients with head and neck cancer who did and did not undergo radiotherapy: A population-based cohort study.

Peng Yi LeeJung-Nien LaiLu-Ting ChiuYu Ting Wei
Published in: PloS one (2021)
This nationwide population-based study showed that patients with head and neck cancer receiving radiotherapy are at an increased risk of herpes zoster. Health care professionals should pay more attention to this vulnerable group to improve their quality of life.
Keyphrases
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