Health, Conditions and Diseases, Infectious Diseases, Viral, Herpes, Herpes Zoster
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- A non-technical fact sheet on herpes zoster (shingles).
- Offers support for those suffering from RHS and associated illnesses. Find a discussion forum and read other personal experiences.
- Information, research, treatment, clinical trials, frequently asked questions, and pictures of shingles and it's related conditions. Located in Boston at Massachusetts General Hospital.
- A comprehensive informational booklet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
- An article about how the herpes zoster virus may also affect the eye in a condition known as herpes zoster ophthalmicus.
- The condition defined plus symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and methods of self-care.
- Resources and support for people suffering from shingles or postherpetic neuralgia (the pain after shingles) and their caregivers.
- Fact sheet explaining shingles, causes and treatment from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
- Informational site offers details about VZV, such as what the clinical manifestations are, the complications of chickenpox, effects of the infection during pregnancy, and gives example of immunocompromised states.
- Easy to understand information for patients on shingles (Herpes Zoster), a painful, blistering rash caused by the chickenpox (varicella) virus which affects only a limited area of skin. Written by a UK general practitioner.
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH. Information about shingles and an ongoing study of a potential vaccine to prevent it.
- Shingles, known medically as herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same one that causes chickenpox in children.
- Information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- Nonprofit organization combating the varicella-zoster virus and VZV infections. Includes information on VZV infections, the full text of Foundation brochures and scientific and medical news.
- Directory of factsheets, news, and articles.
- Listing of Clinical Research Trials for Herpes Zoster Infections
- Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of Shingles, available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat format.
- Consumer health resource center providing an overview of shingles and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
- An overview of this disorder which is commonly known as shingles. A look at the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
- Essential facts and more detailed information about shingles (herpes zoster), chickenpox and post-herpetic neuralgia. Includes management guidelines for health workers. From Australian Herpes Management Forum.
- The eyes are sometimes affected by herpes zoster. This is due to the fact that the eyes are connected to nerves that may be infected with the herpes zoster virus.
- Source: NY State Department of Health
- Also known as herpes zoster oticus, an information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- Rosemary Appleton's report on experiencing an attack of Shingles (the chicken pox herpes zoster virus).
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