The Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine may be linked to the development of the viral infection herpes zoster (HZ), or shingles, in the oral cavity, according to a case report published November ...

Swelling on the roof of your mouth may be caused by a cold sore, canker sore, injury, or more. If the swelling isn’t getting better or is accompanied by severe pain, see a doctor. The delicate skin on ...

There are numerous possible causes of red bumps or red spots on the roof of the mouth. Common causes include irritation from foods, dentures, or a mouth or throat infection. Red spots on the roof of ...

COVID-19 and shingles are both viral infections. Though COVID-19 does not cause shingles, there may be a link between the two conditions. COVID-19 is a highly infectious disease that a person can ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Shingles is a painful skin condition caused by the same virus as chickenpox. It most often affects people over 50 years old, and outbreaks usually ...

Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Along with flu-like symptoms like headache and fatigue, its most recognizable symptom is an inflamed, itchy, red ...

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As Philip Schofield returned to the This Morning sofa on Monday, his regular on-screen partner, Holly Willoughby, 42, was missing from his side. Instead, the normally effervescent presenter was at ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Mayo Clinic has found that for patients with eye shingles, oral antiviral drugs are critical to prevent long-term consequences in the eye. Untreated, 10 percent of eye shingles ...