What is the common name for Herpes Zoster?

Herpes Zoster is commonly known as Shingles. This viral infection is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. Shingles usually presents with a painful rash that develops into blisters and is often limited to one side of the body, following the path of a nerve.

The other terms listed do not relate to Herpes Zoster: Cold sores are caused by a different virus, specifically Herpes Simplex Virus type 1, and are commonly found around the mouth. Warts are benign growths on the skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Pox refers to a variety of viral infections resulting in pustules or vesicles, but it does not specifically denote Shingles. Therefore, Shingles is not only the most accurate term to describe Herpes Zoster, but it is widely used in healthcare settings to communicate about this particular condition.