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What are the other names of ramsay hunt syndrome?
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Herpez zoster: When the herpez zoster virus affects the geniculate ganglion of the facial nerve, this name is used one sometimes sees the blisters caused by the virus in the external ear. Unilateral facial paralysis is the usual symptom.
Answered 3/18/2012
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Otitic neuritis: Herpes zoster likes to live in the trigeminal ganglion. It can get activated and burst out as blisters in the ear canal and cause facial paralysis, hearing loss, vertigo, numbness of face , tongue, and mouth. This is a form of inflammation of the nerves of the ear or otitic neuritis. It was described by ramsay hunt and bears his name.
Answered 10/14/2012
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