1. :Herpes Zoster is caused exclusively by the varicella zoster virus. 2. :Herpes Zoster is caused exclusively by the varicella zoster virus. 3. Herpes zoster ( shingles ) may also cause posterior hip pain. 4. A : The medical name for the chickenpox virus is varicella zoster . 5. The description sounds similar to Herpes zoster , commonly known as shingles. 6. Those causing latent infection include herpes simplex and varicella-zoster viruses. 7. Perhaps a childhood case of varicella zoster , parotitis or scarlet fever? 8. The rash caused by herpes zoster ( Shingles ) follows such dermatomal lines. 9. WI-38 cells are used to produce several vaccines including Zoster virus. 10. Shingles is caused by varicella zoster virus ( VZV ), an dermatome.