Which is the least commonly involved nerve in herpes zoster opthalmicus?
Correct Answer: Facial nerve
Description: Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus is defined as Herpes Zoster involvement of ophthalmic division of trigeminal nerve. Branches of ophthalmic divison are frontal, lacrimal and nasociliary . Of these frontal nerve is most commonly involved. Hence, the least commonly involved nerve is the facial nerve.
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