Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles.

Chicken pox (varicella) is the disease people get when they are exposed to the varicella-zoster virus for the first time.

The longer it tends to last as well. Women are more likely to develop PHN, and I have read estimates that somewhere between ...

Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster ... people get side effects [from the vaccine] like a sore arm and flu-like symptoms, which can interfere with normal activities, and you need two ...

A pharmacist has issued a warning to the public about shingles, a common "dormant" condition that affects one in three adults at some point in their lives. Niamh McMillan, Superdrug's Pharmacy ...

Women are more likely to develop PHN, and I have read estimates that somewhere between 13% to 30% of people over 80 with shingles will develop PHN. Now that she’s had symptoms for over a year ...

“Shingles can be a condition which lasts several weeks that can strike at any time, particularly in people over 50, those with weakened immune systems, or individuals under stress. While ...

A shingles vaccine is available for adults over ... A healthcare provider typically diagnoses chickenpox based on your symptoms and a physical exam. This is usually enough, especially if the ...