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What To Know about Varicella-Zoster Virus, the Cause of Chickenpox and Shingles
Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and is a member of the herpes virus group. It is extremely contagious and causes a ...
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Long-Term Relief: Low-dose Antiviral Therapy Eases Eye Disease and Shingles Pain
The virus spreads down a nerve pathway to cause a painful blistering rash ... pain syndrome that often accompanies shingles, especially in patients over age 65. “Up until now, there has been no ...
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How to skip the GP queue: The seven health conditions your pharmacy can treat without a prescription
If the rash only ... too much pain. Treatment for patients will vary depending on how severe the symptoms are or if there is a risk of a complication. Mild shingles might require no treatment ...
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Study shows long-term, low-dose antiviral treatment benefits patients with eye disease and pain from shingles
The virus spreads down a nerve pathway to cause a painful blistering rash ... pain syndrome that often accompanies shingles, especially in patients over age 65. "Up until now, there has been no ...
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Seven conditions allow you to skip GP queues - full list
“There is no ... rash it is unlikely to be shingles. The infection can last for up to four weeks but pharmacists can help treat shingles quickly to make sure that the patient isn’t in too much ...