Resources and support for people suffering from shingles or postherpetic neuralgia (the pain after shingles) and their caregivers.

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.

Listing of Clinical Research Trials for Herpes Zoster Infections

Shingles, known medically as herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same one that causes chickenpox in children.

Rosemary Appleton's report on experiencing an attack of Shingles (the chicken pox herpes zoster virus).

Consumer health resource center providing an overview of shingles and its causes, symptoms and treatment.

An article about how the herpes zoster virus may also affect the eye in a condition known as herpes zoster ophthalmicus.

Fact sheet explaining shingles, causes and treatment from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

An overview of this disorder which is commonly known as shingles. A look at the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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.

A comprehensive informational booklet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

The condition defined plus symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and methods of self-care.

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.

Directory of factsheets, news, and articles.

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.

Offers support for those suffering from RHS and associated illnesses. Find a discussion forum and read other personal experiences.

Also known as herpes zoster oticus, an information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Information for patients, including description of symptoms, photos of rash, and discussion of treatments, from New Zealand Dermatological Society.

South Dakota Department of Health

Information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

A non-technical fact sheet on herpes zoster (shingles).

Source: NY State Department of Health

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH. Information about shingles and an ongoing study of a potential vaccine to prevent it.

Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of Shingles, available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat format.

Information, research, treatment, clinical trials, frequently asked questions, and pictures of shingles and its related conditions. Located in Boston at Massachusetts General Hospital.

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.