Articles related to "Shingles Virus"

Shingles, a painful infectious rash, is caused by the varicella zoster herpes virus. Vaccination can prevent the disease, and reduce discomfort if infection occurs.

A vaccine for adults over 60 has been approved to prevent, but not cure, a shingles outbreak. It is called Zostavax, by Merck.

Learning how to manage shingles or herpes zoster is essential as it can be a very debilitating disease. Shingles vaccine helps in reducing the severity and complications.

Shingles may cause complications, including postherpetic neuropathy (PHN), herpes zoster opthalmicus (affecting the eye), staph infections, or disseminated shingles.