Association between infections and functional somatic disorders: a cross-sectional population-based cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

It has been suggested that infections can trigger functional somatic disorders (FSD). However, current evidence is limited by inconsistent findings in smaller studies conducted in clinical settings within selected populations and short follow-up times. We aimed to test the hypothesis that former infections are associated with FSD using data from nationwide registries and a large population-based cohort study, the Danish Study of Functional Disorders study.

Design

FSD cases were identified in a cross-sectional population-based cohort and linked retrospectively to former hospital contacts with infections identified in the Danish National Patient Registry. The associations between FSD and former infections within 17 years were analysed using logistic regressions to c

SUBMITTER: Schovsbo SU 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9639106 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature