After Shingles « http://www.aftershingles.com | | Resources and support for people suffering from shingles or postherpetic neuralgia (the pain after shingles) and their caregivers. |
AHMF: Shingles « http://www.ahmf.com.au/shingles/default.htm | | 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. |
Center Watch « http://www.centerwatch.com/studies/CAT81.HTM | | Listing of clinical research trials for herpes zoster infections |
Dear Dr. Becky: Shingles: Description and Treatment « http://healthlink.mcw.edu/content/article/901226356 | | Shingles , known medically as herpes zoster , is caused by the varicella-zoster virus , the same one that causes chickenpox in children. |
Demonshand. com « http://www.demonshand.com | | Rosemary appleton's report on experiencing an attack of shingles (the chicken pox herpes zoster virus). |
eMedicine Health - Shingles « http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/17511-1.asp | | Consumer health resource center providing an overview of shingles and its causes , symptoms and treatment. |
Eye MD Link « http://www.eyemdlink.com/Condition.asp?ConditionID=223 | | An article about how the herpes zoster virus may also affect the eye in a condition known as herpes zoster ophthalmicus. |
Facts About Shingles (Varicella-Zoster Virus) « http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/shinglesFS.htm | | Fact sheet explaining shingles , causes and treatment from the national institute of allergy and infectious diseases. |
Herpes Zoster « http://www.stlukeseye.com/Conditions/HerpesZoster.asp | | An overview of this disorder which is commonly known as shingles. a look at the signs and symptoms , diagnosis and treatment. |
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Eye Infections « http://www.steen-hall.com/zoster.html | | 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. |
Hope Through Research: Shingles « http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/shingles.htm | | A comprehensive informational booklet compiled by the national institute of neurological disorders and stroke (ninds). |
Mayo Clinic: Shingles « http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/shingles/DS00098 | | The condition defined plus symptoms , causes , risk factors , diagnosis , treatment and methods of self-care. |
Medinfo: Shingles (Herpes Zoster) « http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/shingles.html | | 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. |
MedlinePlus: Shingles « http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/shingles.html | | Directory of factsheets , news , and articles. |
Pediatric Oncall - Varicella Zoster Virus « http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/varicellazoster.asp | | 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. |