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Virus del herpes zoster (culebrilla)

Herpes Zoster Virus (shingles)

At HIV Diagnosis, Older Individuals Are More Likely to Have AIDS

This means having an AIDS-defining illness or a CD4 count below 200.

Shingles Still More Common in People With HIV

New cases of shingles appear to be on decline among people living with HIV, but rates are still higher than those seen in the general pop.

Can HIV-Positive People Get the Shingles Vax?

Since 2006, a vaccination has been available for shingles, the painful skin and nerve damage caused by the chickenpox virus (varicella zoster,...

Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Generally Safe, Increases Antibody Levels, in People With Stable HIV

Two doses of Zostavax administered six weeks apart is “generally safe” for people with HIV with 200+ CD4 counts and undetectable viral loa...

Pain, Pain, Go Away

It’s a challenge for some people with HIV. But there’s help for conquering—or at least managing—chronic pain.

Tame the Pain (and the itch)

Along with any medications your doctor prescribes, try these complementary shingles remedies and preventives.

The Shingles Life

The chicken pox virus strikes again as a painful rash. But you can fight back. Here’s how.

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