See also:
- After Shingles - Resources and support for people suffering from shingles or postherpetic neuralgia (the pain after shingles) and their caregivers.
- 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.
- Center Watch - Listing of Clinical Research Trials for Herpes Zoster Infections
- 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.
- Demonshand.com - Rosemary Appleton's report on experiencing an attack of Shingles (the chicken pox herpes zoster virus).
- eMedicine Health - Shingles - Consumer health resource center providing an overview of shingles and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
- Eye MD Link - 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) - Fact sheet explaining shingles, causes and treatment from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
- Herpes Zoster - 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 - 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 - A comprehensive informational booklet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
- Mayo Clinic: Shingles - The condition defined plus symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and methods of self-care.
- 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.
- MedlinePlus: Shingles - Directory of factsheets, news, and articles.
- 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.
- Ramsay Hunt Syndrome - Offers support for those suffering from RHS and associated illnesses. Find a discussion forum and read other personal experiences.
- 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.
- Shingles - Information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- Shingles - Information for patients, including description of symptoms, photos of rash, and discussion of treatments, from New Zealand Dermatological Society.
- Shingles - South Dakota Department of Health
- Shingles (herpes zoster) - Source: NY State Department of Health
- Shingles. Health factsheets from BUPA - Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of Shingles, available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat format.
- The Center for Shingles & Postherpetic Neuralgia - Information, research, treatment, clinical trials, frequently asked questions, and pictures of shingles and its related conditions. Located in Boston at Massachusetts General Hospital.
- 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.