ramsay hunt syndrome

Question 1

ramsay hunt syndrome cause

Answer 1

• herpes zoster virus
• caused by reactivation of varicella-zoster virus in the geniculate ganglion of CN 7

Question 2

ramsay hunt syndrome presentation

Answer 2

• auricular pain (usually first feature)
• facial nerve palsy
• vesicular rash around ear
• vertigo
• tinnitus

Question 3

ramsay hunt syndrome management

Answer 3

oral acyclovir and corticosteroids