Immunosuppressive medication use and risk of herpes zoster (HZ) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): A nationwide case-control study
Volume: 75, Issue: 1, Pages: 49 - 58
Published: Jul 1, 2016
Abstract
Background The association between immunosuppressive medication use and herpes zoster (HZ) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has not been clearly defined. Objective We evaluated the risk of HZ in patients with SLE treated with different immunosuppressants. Methods A nationwide population-based case-control study was conducted using the Taiwanese National Health Insurance Research Database. Cases (1555 patients with SLE who...
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Title
Immunosuppressive medication use and risk of herpes zoster (HZ) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): A nationwide case-control study
Published Date
Jul 1, 2016
Volume
75
Issue
1
Pages
49 - 58
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