Shingles Causes, Symptoms and its Treatment & Prevention.
Facts About Shingles (Varicella-Zoster Virus) -
Fact sheet explaining shingles, causes and treatment from the National Institute
of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/shinglesFS.htm
Herpes Zoster -
An overview of this disorder which is commonly known as shingles. A look
at the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
http://www.stlukeseye.com/Conditions/HerpesZoster.asp
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.
http://www.steen-hall.com/zoster.html
Hope
Through Research: Shingles -
A comprehensive informational booklet compiled by the National Institute of
Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/shingles.htm
Mayo Clinic:
Shingles -
The condition defined plus symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment
and methods of self-care.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00098&
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.
http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/shingles.html
MedlinePlus:
Shingles -
Directory of factsheets, news, and articles.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/shingles.html
Pediatric Oncall - Varicella Zoster Virus -
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.
http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/varicellazoster.asp
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