Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and is a member of the herpes virus group. It is extremely contagious and causes a ...

Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster ... Cohen was in this unlucky group, despite catching it early and receiving immediate treatment. Thirteen months after that first blister appeared ...

There are often lengthy waits to get an appointment with a doctor but if you have one of these conditions you can dodge the ...

There's a potential new treatment for people who develop shingles that spread to the eye. Doctors say about 8% of shingles ...

Long-term, low-dose antiviral treatment opens doors for treating shingles in the eye. Will antiviral drug valacyclovir (Valtrex) be a game changer for eye disease? Long-term, low-dose antiviral ...

Shingles can be debilitating and even cause permanent vision loss. But a new treatment plan may be able to provide relief for those who have suffered vision loss as a result of the virus.

The study examined the long-term use of the existing antiviral treatment valacyclovir, which is already used to initially treat any case of shingles, albeit only for seven to 10 days. The ...

There's a potential new treatment for people who develop shingles that spread to the eye. Doctors say about 8% of shingles cases impact the eyes, and now, for the first time there's a new ...

Relief resources are available for Choctaw residents affected by the storms. The Red Cross has set up inside the Choctaw Middle School gym. Tornado victims can get water, snacks, gloves and a limited ...

There's a potential new treatment for people who develop shingles that spread to the eye. Doctors say about 8% of shingles cases impact the eyes, and now, for the first time there's a new ...

A 5-gram tube of Zovirax cream runs more than $200. A month’s supply of valacyclovir (500 milligrams) tablets costs between ...

The grants were issued to congregations in Bay Shore, Amityville, Bellport and Huntington by the New York Landmarks ...