Ramsay Hunt syndrome

Shingles affecting either ear is a condition caused by a virus called herpes zoster oticus. 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.

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Ramsay Hunt syndrome happens when shingles affects nerves in your face close to either one of your ears.

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