Shingles — also known as herpes zoster — is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles (the skin blistering rash) itself is not contagious ...

Shingles without a rash is called zoster sine herpete (ZSH) or internal shingles. This type of shingles is rare since most people with shingles develop a telltale rash on one side of their body. ZSH ...

At this stage, the pain can be intense, making movement or even the lightest touch extremely painful. You can't give someone shingles, but it is possible to pass the varicella-zoster virus to people ...

That number has been driven by a new variant of the nasty virus, which has been nicknamed ‘Kawasaki’ after it was first identified there, which now accounts for nearly 90% of cases.

Prof. Takemura is confident that this film will be a valuable tool for teaching biology, explaining that, “It enhances students' understanding of virus proliferation mechanisms and highlights ...

If you read up on Trojans online, you might see the term ‘Trojan virus’ thrown around a lot. While that term is widely accepted, it is incorrect, technically. Trojans and computer viruses are both ...

Varicella immunization should be prioritized for the following susceptible individuals: Varicella (chickenpox) is a generalized viral disease caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV), a deoxyribonucleic ...