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| Web Pages |
| 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). |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| AHMF: Varicella Zoster Virus |
| Information about the cause of chickenpox and shingles, from the Australian Herpes Management Forum. |
| Herpes Zoster |
| An overview of this disorder which is commonly known as shingles. A look at the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. |