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| Alternative Names: | Hunt's syndrome; Herpes oticus
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| Prevention: | There is no known way to prevent 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.
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Review Date: 8/1/2002
Reviewed By: Lucas Restrepo, M.D., Clinical Instructor, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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