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DescriptionHerpes zoster is the medical name for shingles. It is caused by reactivation in the adult years of the chicken pox virus that occurred during childhood (the varicalla-zoster virus). The virus can be reactivated when the body's immunity to the virus breaks down. This may happen due to normal aging, or the body's immune system may become weakened due to stress from illness, physical or emotional stress, fatigue, poor nutrition, certain medications, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or other factors.

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Herpes Zoster

Center Watch (Site) - Listing of Clinical Research Trials for Herpes Zoster Infections
Herpes Zoster (Site) - An overview of this disorder which is commonly known as shingles. A look at the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Shingles (Site) - South Dakota Department of Health
After Shingles (Site) - Resources and support for people suffering from shingles or postherpetic neuralgia (the pain after shingles) and their caregivers.
Dear Dr. Becky: Shingles: Description and Treatment (Site) - Shingles, known medically as herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same one that causes chickenpox in children.
Medinfo: Shingles (Herpes Zoster) (Site) - 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.
Shingles (Site) - Information for patients, including description of symptoms, photos of rash, and discussion of treatments, from New Zealand Dermatological Society.
Mayo Clinic: Shingles (Site) - The condition defined plus symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and methods of self-care.
The Center for Shingles & Postherpetic Neuralgia (Site) - Information, research, treatment, clinical trials, frequently asked questions, and pictures of shingles and its related conditions. Located in Boston at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Shingles (Site) - Information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
MedlinePlus: Shingles (Site) - Directory of factsheets, news, and articles.
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Type I (Site) - Also known as herpes zoster oticus, an information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Shingles (herpes zoster) (Site) - Source: NY State Department of Health
Hope Through Research: Shingles (Site) - A informational booklet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Shingles. Health factsheets from BUPA (Site) - Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of Shingles, available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat format.
VZV Research Foundation (Site) - 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.
AHMF: Shingles (Site) - 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.
Pediatric Oncall - Varicella Zoster Virus (Site) - 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 (Site) - Offers support for those suffering from RHS and associated illnesses. Find a discussion forum and read other personal experiences.
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Eye Infections (Site) - 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.
Eye MD Link (Site) - An article about how the herpes zoster virus may also affect the eye in a condition known as herpes zoster ophthalmicus.
eMedicine Health - Shingles (Site) - Consumer health resource center providing an overview of shingles and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
Facts About Shingles (Varicella-Zoster Virus) (Site) - Fact sheet explaining shingles, causes and treatment from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Demonshand.com (Site) - Rosemary Appleton's report on experiencing an attack of Shingles (the chicken pox herpes zoster virus).
HealthLink MCW (Site) - Deidre L. Faust, MD, authored an article entitled, Vaccine Can Prevent Shingles and Its Debilitating Pain. Medical College of Wisconsin.