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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.

Directory of factsheets, news, and articles.

The condition defined plus symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and methods of self-care.

Listing of clinical research trials for Herpes Zoster infections.

Factsheet on this viral infection including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Read about this disease caused by herpes zoster oticus, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.

Factsheet on this infection caused by the varicella zoster virus, its cause, symptoms, complications, treatment and prevention.

Consumer health resource center providing an overview of shingles and its causes, symptoms and treatment.

Information for patients, including description of symptoms, photos of rash, and discussion of treatments, from New Zealand Dermatological Society.

Provides information on this infection of a nerve and the area of skin around it including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment.