| Directory > Health > Conditions and Diseases > Infectious Diseases > Viral > Herpes > Herpes Zoster MedlinePlus: Shingles
Directory of factsheets, news, and articles.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/shingles.html
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eMedicine Health - Shingles
Consumer health resource center providing an overview of shingles and its causes, symptoms and
treatment.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/17511-1.asp
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Demonshand.com
Rosemary Appleton's report on experiencing an attack of Shingles (the chicken pox herpes zoster
virus).
http://www.demonshand.com
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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
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AHMF: Varicella Zoster Virus
Information about the cause of chickenpox and shingles, from the Australian Herpes Management
Forum.
http://www.ahmf.com.au/content.asp?Title=Varicella+Zoster+Virus
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AHMF: Shingles
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.
http://www.ahmf.com.au/condition.asp?Condition=Shingles
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VZV Research Foundation
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.
http://vzvfoundation.org/
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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
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Eye MD Link
An article about how the herpes zoster virus may also affect the eye in a condition known as herpes
zoster ophthalmicus.
http://www.eyemdlink.com/conditions/herpes_zoster_virus.htm
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Natural HealthLink
Detailed information on shingles disease and postherpetic neuralgia and related nutritional
supplements and herbs.
http://www.naturalhealthlink.com/ReferenceLibrary/healthnotes.asp?ArticleID=132&type=1
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Mayo Clinic: Shingles
The condition defined plus symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and methods of
self-care.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=5.1.1.19.4
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Shingles Prevention Study
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH. Information about shingles and an
ongoing study of a potential vaccine to prevent it.
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/shingles/
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Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Type I
Also known as herpes zoster oticus, an information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute
of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/ramsay1_doc.htm
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Shingles
Information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/shingles_doc.htm
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Mamas Health
Contains information about chicken pox: what is it, how it is transmitted, how long it lasts and
other details.
http://www.mamashealth.com/chicken.asp
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Shingles. Health factsheets from BUPA
Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of Shingles, available for
downloading in Adobe Acrobat format.
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/Mosby_factsheets/shingles.html
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After Shingles
Resources and support for people suffering from shingles or postherpetic neuralgia (the pain after
shingles) and their caregivers.
http://www.aftershingles.com
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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
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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
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Shingles (herpes zoster)
Source: NY State Department of Health
http://www.netmedicine.com/pt/PTINFO/shingles.htm
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Shingles
South Dakota Department of Health
http://www.state.sd.us/doh/Pubs/shingles.htm
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Dear Dr. Becky: Shingles: Description and Treatment
Shingles, known medically as herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same one
that causes chickenpox in children.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/content/article/901226356
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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
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Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
A non-technical fact sheet on herpes zoster (shingles).
http://aidsinfonet.org/514-shingles.html
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Center Watch
Listing of Clinical Research Trials for Herpes Zoster Infections
http://www.centerwatch.com/studies/CAT81.HTM
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Patient Information - Shingles
An online dermatology resource for patients, GP's and dermatologists
http://www.dermnet.org.nz/dna.shingles/shing.html
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