varicella-zoster virus

Early intervention is key and reduces the risk of serious complications. Don’t ignore these symptoms of shingles!

Ramsay Hunt syndrome, also known as herpes zoster oticus, is a rare type of shingles. It occurs when a shingles outbreak affects a facial nerve near one ear causing facial paralysis and hearing loss in one ear. To learn more, we’ve created a complete overview of this condition, including symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatment options. 

Shingles is a very serious concern for those who are fifty five and older and most people do not realize that there is a vaccine available to help prevent this condition. Incidents of shingles have been increasing in Australia have increased by more than doubled in the last 10 years and medical professional are recommending […]