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- Herweijer, E, et al.
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Erratum
- 2017
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In: International journal of cancer. - : Wiley. - 1097-0215 .- 0020-7136. ; 141:1, s. E1-E4
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- Kreusch, T, et al.
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Opportunistic HPV vaccination at age 16-23 and cervical screening attendance in Sweden: a national register-based cohort study
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In: BMJ open. - : BMJ. - 2044-6055. ; 8:10, s. e024477-
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- To investigate whether cervical screening attendance differs between human papillomavirus (HPV)-vaccinated and unvaccinated women and to investigate potential underlying socioeconomic factors.DesignProspective cohort using registry linkage of vaccinations, screening invitations, screening attendance and socioeconomic covariates.SettingSwedish national HPV vaccination and cervical screening programmes.ParticipantsAll Swedish women born between 1988 and 1991 and invited to screening (n=261 434).Outcome measuresAll participants were followed for up to 3 years. Screening attendance was compared between HPV-vaccinated and unvaccinated women. HR and 95% CI were estimated using Cox regression.ResultsVaccination age averaged 18.1 years and the coverage for≥1 dose was 13.5%. In HPV-vaccinated women (n=35 460), screening attendance was higher than in unvaccinated women (n=225 974) (74%vs69%, p<0.001). The crude HR of attendance in HPV-vaccinated women was 1.32 (95% CI 1.30 to 1.34). A positive association remained after adjustment for education, income and migration history (HR=1.10, 95% CI 1.09 to 1.12).ConclusionHPV-vaccinated women were more likely to attend screening than unvaccinated women. Yet, the question needs to be reassessed in routinely vaccinated cohorts, since the vaccinated women included here represent a selected group and may be prone to more health-conscious habits.
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- Sundstrom, K., et al.
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Incidence of herpes zoster and associated events including stroke-a population-based cohort study
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In: Bmc Infectious Diseases. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1471-2334. ; 15
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Background: More detailed understanding of herpes zoster (HZ) is called for in the context of an increasing observed frequency of disease, and ongoing discussions regarding potential consequences of the disease. Thus, population-based data on incidence and complications of HZ are needed. Methods: We conducted a register-based cohort study in Vastra Gotaland County (population 1.5 million) in Sweden. We collected data on all patients diagnosed with HZ during the years 2008 to 2010 from population-based registers. Incidence rates (IR) of HZ and related complications were calculated and stratified by age and sex. Results: There were 13 269 new HZ cases during the study period. Overall, the IR of herpes zoster in both genders was 3.25 (95 % CI: 3.16-3.34) per 1000 person years in 2010. The incidence was consistently higher in women than in men and in older than in young. A history of immunosuppression was more common than in the general population. The incidence was highest in individuals over 80 years of age (IR 9.2 per 1000 person years, 95 % CI: 8.8-9.6) during 2008-2010. The most common complications to HZ were ocular engagement and postherpetic neuralgia; risks for stroke and sepsis were significantly elevated during the one year following diagnosis, especially in the youngest age group of patients 0-39 years. Conclusions: Herpes zoster is more common in women, the elderly and immunosuppressed individuals. We verify a population-based association between herpes zoster and risk for stroke and sepsis, which may merit concern.
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- Sundstrom, K, et al.
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Reply to Ryser et al
- 2017
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In: International journal of cancer. - : Wiley. - 1097-0215 .- 0020-7136. ; 141:2, s. 416-418
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