Marls, Detritus, Sediments, Molds, Losses, Alluviums, Silts, Clays. Root Cause of disease Shingles is caused by thevaricella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox. Anyone who’s had chickenpox may develop shingles. After you recover from chickenpox, the virus enters your nervous system and stays inactive for years. Symptoms Before the rash appears, people often…