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Shingles shown to be a risk factor for stroke and TIA

Feb 19, 2014 by

People under 40 who had shingles were 74%  more likely to have a stroke than those who had never had it. This increased risk was independent of things like smoking, obesity and high cholesterol.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270711.php