is a highly contagious and potentially serious virus that can lead to respiratory illness.9 Both RSV and shingles pose ...

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

"People with diabetes are at a greater risk of severe complications from viral infections like shingles and RSV due to compromised immunity, which can be debilitating. A healthy lifestyle and ...

Rozalia Russian has revealed how she had her Melbourne Cup Carnival experience ruined after contracting a painful viral infection shortly before the big race.

the virus becomes latent. The other common clinical manifestation of VZV infection is herpes zoster (shingles) (Figure 2). VZV becomes latent in dorsal root ganglia cells until reactivation ...

We tend to think of COVID-19 as a respiratory illness. But, like many viruses, COVID can also affect your skin and cause ...

Bathing daily also helps keep your skin clean, lowering the chance of skin infections from shingles ... Launder your towel and/or washcloth right away to avoid spreading the shingles virus to others.

In this case-based module, Dr Toni Hazell discusses key vaccinations available to children on the NHS and how to manage potential questions and concerns parents may have about them ...

As the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, it’s time to prepare for the cooler months. Fall and winter bring their ...

Orbital apex syndrome is a rare neuro-ophthalmic manifestation of herpes zoster virus infection. We report one such case with favourable outcome in an immunocompetent patient. A 60-year-old woman ...