Hypovitaminosis D in Postherpetic Neuralgia—High Prevalence and Inverse Association with Pain: A Retrospective Study

Hypovitaminosis D (25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) <75 nmol/L) is associated with neuropathic pain and varicella-zoster virus (VZV) immunity. A two-part retrospective hospital-based study was conducted. Part I (a case-control study): To investigate the prevalence and risk of hypovitaminosis D i...

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Main Authors: Jen-Yin Chen, Yao-Tsung Lin, Li-Kai Wang, Kuo-Chuan Hung, Kuo-Mao Lan, Chung-Han Ho, Chia-Yu Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-11-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/11/2787