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Ramsay Hunt SyndromeAka: Ramsey Hunt Syndrome, Herpes Zoster Oticus

Background
1. Named after discovering physician Dr. Ramsay Hunt
2. Often incorrectly spelled "Ramsey"
Etiology
1. Herpes Zoster of Facial Nerve
Symptoms
1. Rapid onset with facial pain
Signs
1. Unilateral herpetic rash of pinna
2. Hearing Loss
3. Peripheral facial paralysis
Management (Similar to Bells Palsy)
1. Acyclovir
2. Corticosteroids
3. Analgesics

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