Similar to a shingles rash, folliculitis can present with clusters of red bumps that crust over. However, unlike shingles, ...

Patients who have a date of birth from September 2, 1943 and August 31, 1953 will have previously been called for vaccination ...

Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zostervirus (VZV). This is the same virus that causes chickenpox. After recovering from chickenpox, the virus stays inactive in nerve tissues ...

Shingles has three stages, the pre-rash, eruptive and chronic. If your shingles infection becomes chronic, your pain can last more than 4 weeks.

CNS infection by herpesviruses, including VZV, may contribute to the progression of dementia. Vaccination can help.