Measuring herpes zoster, zoster-associated pain, post-herpetic neuralgia-associated loss of quality of life, and healthcare utilization and costs in Thailand

• Main Authors: Kobkul Aunhachoke, Valai Bussaratid, Pornchai Chirachanakul, Boosbun Chua-Intra, Jittima Dhitavat, Kanokporn Jaisathaporn, Jaranit Kaewkungwal, Kowit Kampirapap, Thiravud Khuhaprema, Kulprapat Pairayayutakul, Punnee Pitisuttithum, Jirot Sindhvananda, Yupin Thaipisuttikul
• 其他作者: Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
• 格式: Article
• 出版: 2018
• 主題: Medicine
• 在線閱讀: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/12579
• 機構: Mahidol University

Objectives This study aimed to measure the herpes zoster-associated burden of illness, healthcare utilization, and costs among Thai patients. Methods This prospective cohort study of 180 patients aged ≥50years and healthy, or ≥20years and immunosuppressed, with zoster rash, was conducted in Bangkok...