An 81-year-old man experienced five days of prodromic GI symptoms (distension, hyperactive peristalsis but no diarrhea, no emesis) prior to the onset of left lower-quadrant herpes zoster. The pain, ...

Herpes zoster (HZ) continues to be a relevant public health issue because of its prevalence and potential complications. It is estimated that one out of three people in the United States will develop ...

Dear Dr. Eva, An elderly relative was recently told she has a form of herpes. It appeared as a painful rash with patches of small blisters on one side of her chest. She has not been sexually active ...

A team of scientists at the University of Georgia has developed a promising new drug that may one day make treating shingles ...

For millions worldwide, herpes zoster pain does not end when the rash fades. Postherpetic neuralgia can last for years or even a lifetime, devastating quality of life.

Herpes sores can affect many areas of the body, including the mouth, genitals, and eyes. Herpes sores look like blisters filled with fluid, which can break open and then crust before healing. Herpes ...