The two-dose vaccine has been shown to have benefits beyond just developing shingles, although that alone should be impetus ...

Herpes zoster and chickenpox are caused by a single virus, varicella-zoster virus. Herpes zoster ophthalmicus-associated ophthalmoplegia is well documented. Very rarely, herpes zoster and chickenpox ...

GlaxoSmithKline places its shingles vaccine Shingrix among its top prospects, with peak sales potential of almost $6 billion. Now, Pfizer and BioNTech are joining forces to try to grab a slice of ...

The herpes simplex virus, also known as HSV, is a viral infection that causes genital and oral herpes. Get the details on key signs, diagnosis, and treatment.

Acyclovir comes in several prescription forms, including an oral tablet. The acyclovir oral tablet is used to treat viral infections like shingles, genital herpes, and chickenpox. This form is ...

Herpes zoster, the viral infection also known as shingles, can be mistaken for cellulitis. Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox.

Epidemiological data suggest that the risk of ischemic stroke increases after varicella‐zoster virus (VZV) reactivation. The frequency of VZV reactivation in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is unknown.