Shingles (herpes zoster) is caused by the reactivation of the same virus that causes chickenpox, called the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). After chickenpox symptoms clear, VZV doesn't disappear but ...

Shingles (herpes zoster) usually occurs on the torso and face, but it may also occur on other parts of the body like the groin, leg, and genitalia. Shingles affects the nerves and skin, causing itchy, ...

New Delhi: Shingles, often dismissed as a painful skin condition, has far-reaching health implications beyond its characteristic rash. Recent studies reveal a concerning link between shingles and ...

Clinical features of herpes stromal keratitis Herpes stromal keratitis (HSK) is the most common cause of infectious corneal blindness in developed countries, with most cases resulting from ...

The province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is defending the decision to only cover the cost of shingles vaccines for people over the age of 70 if they are immunocompromised. The vaccines will be ...

Starting in June, some residents in the province will be able to get their shingles shot free of charge. On June 1, shingles shots will be offered to those 65 to 70 years of age and those over the age ...

One important vaccine your healthcare provider may or may not have mentioned to you yet, depending on your age and personal health profile, is the shingles vaccine. Doctors say that even people ...

The actor has canceled his Oscars presenting gig after being diagnosed with shingles. According to Entertainment Weekly, which reported the news, the Indiana Jones actor learned of the diagnosis ...

Current clinical interventions for bacterial keratitis involve the administration of topical antimicrobial agents and systemic antibiotics. However, the misuse and overuse of antibiotics have led to ...