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01-11-2019 | Shingles | Clinical Report

A Case of Varicella-Zoster Meningoencephalitis Presented by Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

Authors: Botros Shenoda, Ifeanyichukwu Anthony Onwe, Tanvisha Mody, Briana Ply, Kathleen Degen, Jason Wilmoth, William Ford, Todd Braun, Wajahat Humayun

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Special Issue 2/2019

Abstract

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) reactivation can cause meningoencephalitis. Ramsay Hunt syndrome is the reactivation of VZV in facial nerve, consisting of ear pain, facial nerve paralysis, and auricular rash. We present a case of VZV meningoencephalitis presented with Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Early clinical suspicion was beneficial in starting aggressive treatment.

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Title: A Case of Varicella-Zoster Meningoencephalitis Presented by Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Authors: Botros Shenoda
Ifeanyichukwu Anthony Onwe
Tanvisha Mody
Briana Ply
Kathleen Degen
Jason Wilmoth
William Ford
Todd Braun
Wajahat Humayun
Publication date: 01-11-2019
Publisher: Springer India
Keywords: Shingles
Facial Palsy
Human Alphaherpesvirus 3
Meningoencephalitis
Herpes Zoster Oticus
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue Special Issue 2/2019
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-019-01646-6

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