Information for patients, including description of symptoms, photos of rash, and discussion of treatments, from New Zealand Dermatological Society.
Listing of Clinical Research Trials for Herpes Zoster 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.
Shingles, known medically as herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same one that causes chickenpox in children.
South Dakota Department of Health
Fact sheet explaining shingles, causes and treatment from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
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.
Resources and support for people suffering from shingles or postherpetic neuralgia (the pain after shingles) and their caregivers.
Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of Shingles, available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat format.
Information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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