Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles ... touching their rash or breathing in the same air. Chickenpox is contagious until you have no new rash lesions ...

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 ...

A shingles vaccine is available for adults over 50 or those over 19 with a weakened immune system. The rash usually starts on the chest, back, or face and spreads to the scalp, arms, and legs.

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...