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    Patient Information - Shingles - An online dermatology resource for patients, GP's and dermatologists

    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 - Shingles information from the Australian Herpes Management Forum

    AHMF: Shingles - Shingles (herpes zoster), chickenpox and post-herpetic neuralgia. Essential facts and more detailed information, including management guidelines for health workers.

    Herpes Zoster Shingles - Shingles (herpes zoster) is a nerve infection caused by the chicken-pox virus. Shingles results from reactivation of the chicken-pox virus that remained in your body since you had chicken pox--perhaps many years ago.

    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.

    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.

    Shingles - South Dakota Department of Health

    Shingles (herpes zoster) - Source: NY State Department of Health

    Facts About Shingles (Varicella-Zoster Virus) - Fact sheet explaining shingles, causes and treatment from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

    Extendedcare.com: Shingles in older adults. - Topics covered include causes, treatments, ongoing research, and links to other resources.

    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.

    After Shingles - Resources and support for people suffering from shingles or postherpetic neuralgia (the pain after shingles) and their caregivers.

    Shingles. Health factsheets from BUPA - Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of Shingles, available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat format.

    Herpes Zoster - An overview of this disorder which is commonly known as shingles. A look at the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

    Mamas Health - Contains information about chicken pox: what is it, how it is transmitted, how long it lasts and other details.

    Shingles - Information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

    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.

    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.

    Natural HealthLink - Detailed information on shingles disease and postherpetic neuralgia and related nutritional supplements and herbs.

    Eye MD Link - An article about how the herpes zoster virus may also affect the eye in a condition known as herpes zoster ophthalmicus.

    Hope Through Research: Shingles - A comprehensive informational booklet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

    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.







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