Online Medical Books for Shingles

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Herpes zoster
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... Herpes zoster (also called shingles) is an acute unilateral and segmental inflammation of the dorsal root ganglia caused by infection with the herpesvirus varicella-zoster, which also causes chickenpox. This infection usually occurs in adults. It produces localized vesicular... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Herpes zoster
(Handbook of Diseases)

... Also called shingles, herpes zoster is an acute unilateral and segmental inflammation of the dorsal root ganglia caused by infection with the herpesvirus varicella-zoster, which also causes chickenpox. This infection usually occurs in adults. It produces... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Chickenpox (Varicella, Herpes Zoster)
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)

... Barbara M. Watson, MB, CHB, DCH, MRCP Chickenpox - BASICS Chickenpox - description Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a herpesvirus. Only 1 strain is recognized. Chickenpox - general prevention ... Chickenpox - DIAGNOSIS ... Chickenpox - TREATMENT ... Chickenpox - FOLLOW UP ... Chickenpox - bibliography ... Chickenpox - CODES ... Chickenpox - FAQ ... READ EXCERPTS »

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