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Shingles - http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/shingles/shingles.htm
Information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. |
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MedlinePlus: Shingles - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/shingles.html
Directory of factsheets, news, and articles. |
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Shingles: Hope Through Research - http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/shingles/detail_shingles.htm
A informational booklet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). |
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Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Type I - http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/ramsay1_doc.htm
Also known as herpes zoster oticus, an information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. |
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VZV Research Foundation - http://vzvfoundation.org/
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Shingles - http://www.dermnet.org.nz/dna.shingles/shing.html
Information for patients, including description of symptoms, photos of rash, and discussion of treatments, from New Zealand Dermatological Society. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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HealthLink MCW - http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002836.html
Deidre L. Faust, MD, authored an article entitled, Vaccine Can Prevent Shingles and Its Debilitating Pain. Medical College of Wisconsin. |
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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. |
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After Shingles - http://www.aftershingles.com
Resources and support for people suffering from shingles or postherpetic neuralgia (the pain after shingles) and their caregivers. |
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Shingles. Health factsheets from BUPA - http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/Mosby_factsheets/shingles.html
Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of Shingles, available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat format. |
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Demonshand.com - http://www.demonshand.com
Rosemary Appleton's report on experiencing an attack of Shingles (the chicken pox herpes zoster virus). |
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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. |
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Center Watch - http://www.centerwatch.com/studies/CAT81.HTM
Listing of Clinical Research Trials for Herpes Zoster Infections |
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Ramsay Hunt Syndrome - http://www.ramsayhunt.org
Offers support for those suffering from RHS and associated illnesses. Find a discussion forum and read other personal experiences. |