Ramsay Hunt syndrome


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Alternative Names

Hunt's syndrome; Herpes oticus


Prevention

There is no known prevention of Ramsay Hunt syndrome, but recovery is improved with the use of medications early in the course of the symptoms. It is important to keep the eye protected if there is incomplete eye closure due to weakness.



Review Date: 09/25/2006
Reviewed By: Kenneth Gross, M.D., Neurology, North Miami, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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