Herpes zoster is the medical name for shingles. It is caused by reactivation in the adult years of the chicken pox virus that occurred during childhood (the varicalla-zoster virus). The virus can be reactivated when the body's immunity to the virus breaks...
This page was last updated on August 6th, 2008
This page was last updated on August 6th, 2008
Herpes Zoster (from Herpes)
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MedlinePlus: Shingles
Directory of factsheets, news, and articles.
AHMF: Shingles
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.
Shingles (herpes zoster)
Source: NY State Department of Health
Natural HealthLink
Detailed information on shingles disease and postherpetic neuralgia and related nutritional supplements and herbs.
After Shingles
Resources and support for people suffering from shingles or postherpetic neuralgia (the pain after shingles) and their caregivers.
Demonshand.com
Rosemary Appleton's report on experiencing an attack of Shingles (the chicken pox herpes zoster virus).
Eye MD Link
An article about how the herpes zoster virus may also affect the eye in a condition known as herpes zoster ophthalmicus.
eMedicine Health - Shingles
Consumer health resource center providing an overview of shingles and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
Facts About Shingles (Varicella-Zoster Virus)
Fact sheet explaining shingles, causes and treatment from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Shingles
Information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Hope Through Research: Shingles
A comprehensive informational booklet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Mamas Health
Contains information about chicken pox: what is it, how it is transmitted, how long it lasts and other details.
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Eye Infections
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.
Center Watch
Listing of Clinical Research Trials for Herpes Zoster Infections
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
A non-technical fact sheet on herpes zoster (shingles).
AHMF: Varicella Zoster Virus
Information about the cause of chickenpox and shingles, from the Australian Herpes Management Forum.
Shingles. Health factsheets from BUPA
Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of Shingles, available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat format.
Dear Dr. Becky: Shingles: Description and Treatment
Shingles, known medically as herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same one that causes chickenpox in children.
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Type I
Also known as herpes zoster oticus, an information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Herpes Zoster
An overview of this disorder which is commonly known as shingles. A look at the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Patient Information - Shingles
An online dermatology resource for patients, GP's and dermatologists
Shingles Prevention Study
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH. Information about shingles and an ongoing study of a potential vaccine to prevent it.
Mayo Clinic: Shingles
The condition defined plus symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and methods of self-care.
Medinfo: Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
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.
VZV Research Foundation
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.
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.
Source: NY State Department of Health
Detailed information on shingles disease and postherpetic neuralgia and related nutritional supplements and herbs.
Resources and support for people suffering from shingles or postherpetic neuralgia (the pain after shingles) and their caregivers.
Rosemary Appleton's report on experiencing an attack of Shingles (the chicken pox herpes zoster virus).
An article about how the herpes zoster virus may also affect the eye in a condition known as herpes zoster ophthalmicus.
Consumer health resource center providing an overview of shingles and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
Fact sheet explaining shingles, causes and treatment from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
A comprehensive informational booklet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Contains information about chicken pox: what is it, how it is transmitted, how long it lasts and other details.
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.
Listing of Clinical Research Trials for Herpes Zoster Infections
A non-technical fact sheet on herpes zoster (shingles).
Information about the cause of chickenpox and shingles, from the Australian Herpes Management Forum.
Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of Shingles, available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat format.
Shingles, known medically as herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same one that causes chickenpox in children.
Also known as herpes zoster oticus, an information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
An overview of this disorder which is commonly known as shingles. A look at the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
An online dermatology resource for patients, GP's and dermatologists
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH. Information about shingles and an ongoing study of a potential vaccine to prevent it.
The condition defined plus symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and methods of self-care.
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.
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.
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