Unusual VZV infection Viral meningitis VZV meningitis Varicella-zoster virus meningitis VZV-associated meningitis A VZV meningitis can be a manifestation of unusual susceptibility to infection, particularly in T-cell deficiencies and immunosuppressed hosts. A meningitis caused by varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection, which may occur as part of primary varicella, herpes zoster, or zoster sine herpete (without rash). Zoster meningitis