A CLINICAL CASE: RAMSEY HUNT SYNDROME IN A CHILD

Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a manifestation of Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) reactivation, represents a rare complication in pediatric patients and is characterized by facial nerve involvement and a vesicular rash localized to the auricular region. This paper presents a clinical case involving a 7-year-old boy with varicella zoster infection complicated by Ramsay Hunt syndrome in the absence of any signs of immunodeficiency. The diagnosis was confirmed based on clinical findings (facial nerve paresis and auricular vesicles) and supported by laboratory data. Appropriate therapeutic measures were undertaken. The article discusses the etiopathogenesis of VZV, current approaches to diagnosis and treatment, as well as the critical role of preventive vaccination. Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of timely initiation of therapy and interdisciplinary collaboration in order to minimize the risk of neurological complications in pediatric clinical practice.