Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and is a member of the herpes virus group. It is extremely contagious and causes a ...

Caused by the same virus behind chickenpox, shingles is a painful nerve root infection resulting in a skin rash. What does the shingles rash looks like? Who’s at risk? And who needs the shingles ...

A clear sign of shingles is a rash that starts as small, red patches that then develop into fluid-filled blisters. Niamh said: “This rash tends to appear on one side of the body or face ...

A shingles vaccine is available for adults over 50 or those over 19 with a weakened immune system. The rash usually starts on the chest, back, or face and spreads to the scalp, arms, and legs.

After you get chickenpox, the virus stays in your body and can cause shingles ... stages: The rash usually starts on the ...