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Herpes zoster oticus
Herpes zoster oticus is a specific type of shingles that affects the area around and inside the ear. Herpes zoster oticus is characterised by herpetic blisters presented in the external canal, pinna or the oral mucosa.
Herpes zoster oticus (Ramsay Hunt syndrome)
Also affects geniculate ganglion, so facial weakness and taste loss often manifest along with hearing loss
Vertigo possible but not typical ...
Herpes zoster oticus ... permanent hearing loss
Human HOXA1 Syndromes ... deafness
Hydrocephalus ... hearing loss
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Ramsay Hunt syndrome (also termed Hunt's Syndrome and herpes zoster oticus) is a herpes zoster virus infection of the geniculate ganglion of the facial nerve.
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Ramsay Hunt syndrome occurs when herpes zoster causes facial paralysis and rash on the ear (herpes zoster oticus) or in the mouth. Symptoms include severe ear pain and hearing loss, ringing in the ear, loss of taste, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.
The virus herpes zoster oticus causes painful blisters and shingles. If the virus attacks the facial nerve, it may result in vertigo.
Ramsay Hunt syndrome — also called herpes zoster oticus — is an infection of your facial nerve that's accompanied by a painful rash and facial muscle weakness, among other signs and symptoms.
Ear inflammation - Herpes zoster can cause inflammation of the ear (called herpes zoster oticus or Ramsay Hunt syndrome). Symptoms include weakness of the facial muscles on the affected side.
 See also: Herpes zoster, Zoster, Herpes, Symptom, Ramsay Hunt syndrome
  
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