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AHMF: Shingles 
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.
http://www.ahmf.com.au/shingles/default.htm
After Shingles 
Resources and support for people suffering from shingles or postherpetic neuralgia (the pain after shingles) and their caregivers.
http://www.aftershingles.com
Center Watch 
Listing of Clinical Research Trials for Herpes Zoster Infections
http://www.centerwatch.com/studies/CAT81.HTM
Demonshand.com 
Rosemary Appleton's report on experiencing an attack of Shingles (the chicken pox herpes zoster virus).
http://www.demonshand.com
Eye MD Link 
An article about how the herpes zoster virus may also affect the eye in a condition known as herpes zoster ophthalmicus.
http://www.eyemdlink.com/conditions/herpes_zoster_virus.htm
Herpes Zoster 
An overview of this disorder which is commonly known as shingles. A look at the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
http://www.stlukeseye.com/Conditions/HerpesZoster.asp
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Eye Infections 
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.
http://www.steen-hall.com/zoster.html
Hope Through Research: Shingles 
A comprehensive informational booklet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/shingles.htm
Mayo Clinic: Shingles 
The condition defined plus symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and methods of self-care.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00098&
Medinfo: Shingles (Herpes Zoster) 
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.
http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/shingles.html
MedlinePlus: Shingles 
Directory of factsheets, news, and articles.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/shingles.html
Pediatric Oncall - Varicella Zoster Virus 
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.
http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/varicellazoster.asp
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome 
Offers support for those suffering from RHS and associated illnesses. Find a discussion forum and read other personal experiences.
http://www.ramsayhunt.org
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Type I 
Also known as herpes zoster oticus, an information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/ramsay1_doc.htm
Shingles 
Information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/shingles_doc.htm
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) 
A non-technical fact sheet on herpes zoster (shingles).
http://aidsinfonet.org/514-shingles.html
Shingles Prevention Study 
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH. Information about shingles and an ongoing study of a potential vaccine to prevent it.
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/shingles/
Shingles. Health factsheets from BUPA 
Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of Shingles, available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat format.
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/Mosby_factsheets/shingles.html
The Center for Shingles & Postherpetic Neuralgia 
Information, research, treatment, clinical trials, frequently asked questions, and pictures of shingles and it's related conditions. Located in Boston at Massachusetts General Hospital.
http://shingles.mgh.harvard.edu/
VZV Research Foundation 
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.
http://vzvfoundation.org/
eMedicine Health - Shingles 
Consumer health resource center providing an overview of shingles and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/17511-1.asp
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