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Understanding Ramsay Hunt Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

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Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, also known as herpes zoster oticus, is a rare condition that affects the facial nerve and the ear. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox and shingles. The condition is named after James Ramsay Hunt, who first described it in 1907. Symptoms of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome can vary from …

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