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Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Type I Synonym(s): Reviewed 11-19-2001 Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Studies with patients Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Ramsay Hunt SyndromeType I?Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? Organizations What is Ramsay Hunt SyndromeType I? Ramsay Hunt syndrome type I, also known as herpes zoster oticus, is a common complication of shingles. Shingles is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles occurs in people who have had chickenpox and represents a reactivation of the dormant varicella-zoster virus. Ramsay Hunt syndrome type I, which is caused by the spread of the varicella-zoster virus to facial nerves, is characterized by intense ear pain, a rash around the ear, mouth, face, neck, and scalp, and paralysis of facial nerves. Other symptoms may include hearing loss, vertigo (abnormal sensation of movement), and tinnitus (abnormal sounds). Taste loss in the tongue and dry mouth and eyes may also occur. Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
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