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CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Volume 60, Issue 5, Pages 781-785Publisher
OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC
DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciu889
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zoster; shingles; stress; self-controlled case series; healthcare seeking
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The causes for zoster remain largely unknown. Psychological stress is one commonly considered risk factor. We used self-controlled case series methods to look for increases in zoster following death or catastrophic health event occurring in a previously healthy spouse. We found no increase, although this stressor led to increased mental health visits.
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