Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) is a viral infection caused by a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) that causes chickenpox (varicella). It presents as a painful, blistering rash. After someone has had chickenpox, the virus will stay dormant in the dorsal root ganglia.

Genetic variations place some patients at an increased risk of reactions to allopurinol.

Parvovirus B19 is a virus that causes a common childhood illness, also called

While systemic lupus erythematosus (better known as lupus) has been researched for years, the catalyst remains unknown (Healthdirect, 2016; NIH, 2014). It is believed that genetics, stress, injury and illness all contribute to the development of lupus (Better Health Channel, n. d.).

Rubella is a viral infection that causes a fine red rash and flu-like symptoms, such as a high temperature, headache and a general feeling of being unwell. T

Hyperthermia is an umbrella term comprising several heat-related illnesses including heat syncope, heat cramps, heat oedema, heat exhaustion, dehydration, heat rash, worsening of existing medical conditions and heatstroke. Older adults over 65 are one of the high-risk groups for hyperthermia.

Advice on reducing health effects associated with ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure from the sun Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with two out of three Australians developing some form of skin cancer during their lifetime

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Tests for chickenpox and shingles are performed to detect and diagnose either a current or past infection with the virus that causes these conditions, the va

Strep throat, otherwise known as group A strep, is a bacterial infection of the throat and tonsils. The bacteria that causes strep throat is called group A streptococcus. It is most common among school-aged children and teenagers between 5 and 15.