A man presents with vesicles over external acoustic meatus with ipsilateral facial palsy of LMN type. The cause is
Correct Answer: Herpes zoster
Description: RAMSAY HUNT SYNDROME Herpes zoster oticus refers to a syndrome of acute otalgia accompanied by a herpetic, vesicular rash. When accompanied by facial paralysis, the syndrome is known as Ramsay Hunt syndrome.
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