HSV and varicella zoster virus (VZV) are common pathogens of skin and mucous membranes and the CNS. Their rapid and accurate diagnosis is essential for their treatment as well as infection control.

After talking to your physician, there are a few things you can do to cope with shingles at home. Use calamine lotion on ...

If a rash has recently appeared on your body, you may suspect you have shingles. Generally, shingles lasts an average of four weeks. Shingles is known for the painful rash it causes, and it can appear ...

Feeling a little itchy? Here's how to recognize the most commonly undiagnosed skin irritations, including the one you may ...

FOR the first time, a deadly brain swelling disease has been detected in British patients with no travel history – which ...

Cracks in the skin resulting from dryness can also increase the risk of skin infections, Dr. Tyler Barrett, Professor of Emergency Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, previously told ...

Zika Uses Human Skin as 'Mosquito Magnet' to Spread Virus Further Jan. 30, 2025 — Zika virus hijacks the skin of its human host to send out chemical signals that lure more mosquitoes to infect ...

Multidrug resistance in the pathogenic fungus Candida glabrata is a growing global threat. Here, the authors show that a mutation in gene IPI1, involved in pre-rRNA processing, leads to multidrug ...

This is a skin infection where hair follicles become inflamed. Curly hair, acne, or a medical condition that compromises your immune system are risk factors for folliculitis. Symptoms include a ...

Several skin conditions, both infectious and noninfectious, have been described in the homeless population including trauma, cellulitis, pyodermas, impetigo, gas gangrene, tinea infections ...

Also known as atopic dermatitis, this skin condition can cause an angry-looking rash on your cheeks. While this may look like blushing sometimes, it isn't. It has nothing to do with dilated blood ...