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Clinical features of patients with zoster-associated plexopathy
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Mean age at onset (yr) | 74.5 (range, 54–88) |
| Men | 7 of 10 (70%) |
| Upper limb affected | 8 of 10 (80%) |
| Mean interval between rash and weakness (days) | 18 |
| Neuralgia 1 mo after rash | 10 of 10 (100%) |
| Neuralgia 3 mo after rash | 7 of 10 (70%) |
| Corticosteroid treatment | 6 of 10 (60%) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 2 of 10 (20%) |
| Immunosuppression | 1 of 10 (10%) |
