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Dr. Greenberg's 3rd book chapter. This revision of the 2004 edition of "Parasitic Diseases of the Skin" written in conjunction with Dr. Harry Sharata, details diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases in the US. It updates information from the previous edition related to diagnosis and treatment of these disorders. Additionally, given the global nature of travel today, it is important for the astute physician to keep these diagnosis in mind to assist in diagnosis & treatment of difficult or unusual cases.

Greenberg HL, Sharata H. Parasitic Diseases of the Skin. In Rakel and Bope: Conn's Current Therapy 57th (2005) edition. W.B. Saunders. 2005.

Shingles, also known as Herpes Zoster can be a horribly debiltating disease. Thankfully, a vaccine for this condition exists, known as Zostavax®. This vaccine is approved for patients of all sexes who are 60 years old or older.