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

There are often lengthy waits to get an appointment with a doctor but if you have one of these conditions you can dodge the ...

And the risk of this happening increases with age (especially after 50 years), a compromised immune system (e.g. in HIV and ...

She knew immediately what it was: shingles. At the time ... despite catching it early and receiving immediate treatment. Thirteen months after that first blister appeared, vision in her right ...

The infection can last for up to four weeks but pharmacists can help treat shingles quickly to make sure that the patient isn ...

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Many Brits could be unknowingly teetering on the brink of serious health issues, as a leading expert warns that if left ...

Many Brits might unknowingly be walking a knife’s edge with their health, as an expert warned if left untreated, the disease ...

and I have read estimates that somewhere between 13% to 30% of people over 80 with shingles will develop PHN. Now that she’s ...

and I have read estimates that somewhere between 13% to 30% of people over 80 with shingles will develop PHN. Now that she’s ...