Facts About Shingles (Varicella-Zoster Virus)
- Fact sheet explaining shingles, causes and treatment from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
- http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/healthscience/healthtopics/shingles/

Mayo Clinic: Shingles
- The condition defined plus symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and methods of self-care.
- http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/shingles/DS00098

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/Condition.asp?ConditionID=223

Shingles (herpes zoster)
- Source: NY State Department of Health
- http://www.mdchoice.com/pt/ptinfo/shingles.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

The Center for Shingles & Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Information, research, treatment, clinical trials, frequently asked questions, and pictures of shingles and its related conditions. Located in Boston at Massachusetts General Hospital.
- http://shingles.mgh.harvard.edu/

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

MedlinePlus: Shingles
- Directory of factsheets, news, and articles.
- http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/shingles.html

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

Demonshand.com
- Rosemary Appleton's report on experiencing an attack of Shingles (the chicken pox herpes zoster virus).
- http://www.demonshand.com

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

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/

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

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. 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

After Shingles
- Resources and support for people suffering from shingles or postherpetic neuralgia (the pain after shingles) and their caregivers.
- http://www.aftershingles.com

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

Dear Dr. Becky: Shingles: Description and Treatment
- Shingles, known medically as herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same one that causes chickenpox in children.
- http://healthlink.mcw.edu/content/article/901226356

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

Center Watch
- Listing of Clinical Research Trials for Herpes Zoster Infections
- http://www.centerwatch.com/studies/CAT81.HTM