This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: ENT
Herpes zoster oticus is caused by- 
Select and explain. 
A. Herpes virus type I, B. Herpes virus type 2, C. Herpes virus type 3, D. Herpes virus type 4
C: Herpes virus type 3
Answer: C: Herpes virus type 3 
Explanation: Ans. C. Herpes virus type 3Herpes Zoster oticus or Ramsay - Hunt syndrome is caused by varicella (herpes) Zoster virus also know as Human herpes virus type-3.