Ramsay Hunt syndrome
Ramsay Hunt syndrome is a shingles outbreak that affects the facial nerve near one of your ears. Doctors often can identify Ramsay Hunt syndrome based on medical history a physical exam and the disorders distinctive signs and symptoms. Pin On Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Ramsay Hunt syndrome also known as herpes zoster oticus or geniculate ganglion herpes zoster is a late complication of varicella-zoster virus VZV infection resulting in inflammation of the geniculate ganglion of cranial nerve CVII1 The syndrome is named for James Ramsay Hunt 1872-1937 an American neurologist and army officer in World War I. . It can also causes one-sided facial paralysis and hearing loss. It is the name given to describe the symptoms of a shingles infection affecting the facial nerve. Ramsay Hunt syndrome can occur in anyone who has had chickenpox. Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox varicella zoster virus or VZV. Shingles ...