The NIH Shingles Prevention Study estimates that herpes zoster affects between 600,000 and 1,000,000 Americans each year. [32] ...

A sural nerve biopsy and skin biopsy were performed, ultimately leading to a diagnosis of leprosy, which improved upon antibiotic treatment. In conclusion, this case report highlights a highly unusual ...

Trigeminal neuralgia most frequently affects people older than 50, and the condition is more common in women than men. Trigeminal neuralgia is the most common cause of facial pain and is diagnosed in ...

"Shingles is a prevalent, viral infection impacting a large portion of our older Canadian demographic and the findings of the survey are troubling," says Marni Freeman, Country Medical Director, GSK ...

Seven early signs of shingles to look out for Dr Burke also outlined a list of factors that could 'trigger' the virus. He said: "While the reactivation of the Varicella Zoster Virus can occur ...

The shingles vaccine is now available for individuals aged 65 and over and immunocompromised residents between the ages of 50 and 64. Availability will be expanded to individuals over age 50 on Sept.