Hi I'm Barry Margulies, I'm an associate professor in the Department of Biology here at Towson, and I study herpes. Most people think of herpes as only a sexually transmitted disease,...
In this segment of the program we will discuss varicella, or chickenpox, herpes zoster, and varicella vaccines. Those of you with inquiring minds may have wondered about the origin of the term...
Anyone with shingles should start antiviral treatment within three days of the rash appearing. If you have a weakened immune system, or if the shingles rash is on your face near the eye, then prompt...