Web Directory

» AHMF: Herpes Zoster Shingles Resources
   Essential facts and more detailed information about shingles (herpes zoster), chickenpox and post-herpetic neuralgia. From Australian Herpes Management Forum.
   http://www.ahmf.com.au/patients/conditions/herpes%20zoster

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

» BUPA: Shingles
   Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of shingles, available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat format.
   http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/shingles.html

» Blood Cure for Shingles from Ireland
   Provides details of an ancient Irish treatment for shingles which is still in use today. Includes a scientific explanation of how it works.
   http://bloodcureforshingles.com

» CenterWatch: Herpes Zoster
   Listing of clinical research trials for Herpes Zoster infections.
   http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/studylist.aspx?CatID=81

» 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

» Massachusetts General Hospital: Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
   Factsheet on this viral infection including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
   http://www.massgeneral.org/conditions/condition.aspx?id=428

» 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

» MedicineNet: Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
   Read about this disease caused by herpes zoster oticus, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
   http://www.medicinenet.com/ramsay_hunt_syndrome/article.htm

» 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

» NHS Choices: Shingles
   Provides information on this infection of a nerve and the area of skin around it including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment.
   http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/shingles/

» NIAID: Shingles
   Fact sheet explaining shingles, causes and treatment from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
   http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/shingles/

» NINDS: Dyssynergia Cerebellaris Myoclonica
   Also known as herpes zoster oticus or Ramsay Hunt syndrome 1, 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

» Patient UK: Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
   Factsheet on this infection caused by the varicella zoster virus, its cause, symptoms, complications, treatment and prevention.
   http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Shingles.htm

» 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/infectious_diseases/varicellazoster.asp

» Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
   Dr. T. Balasubramanian provides information on this disease, its pathophysiology, clinical features, investigation and management.
   http://www.drtbalu.com/Ramsay%20hunt%20syndrome.html

» Shingles
   Information for patients, including description of symptoms, photos of rash, and discussion of treatments, from New Zealand Dermatological Society.
   http://dermnetnz.org/viral/herpes-zoster.html

» Shingles Support Society
   Voluntary organization in the UK provides information on shingles and post-herpetic neuralgia for both patients and professionals.
   http://www.shinglessupport.org/

» Shingles: Hope Through Research
   A informational booklet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
   http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/shingles/detail_shingles.htm

» 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/

» WebMD: Shingles
   Provides information on the cause, symptoms, treatments and the first shingles vaccine.
   http://www.webmd.boots.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/shingles/

» eMedicine Health - Shingles
   Consumer health resource center providing an overview of shingles and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
   http://www.emedicinehealth.com/shingles/article_em.htm