Rapid Resolution of Grade <scp>VI</scp> Facial Nerve Paralysis in Ramsay Hunt Syndrome With Prompt Dual Antiviral‐Corticosteroid Therapy: A Case Report
ABSTRACT Ramsay Hunt syndrome, caused by varicella‐zoster virus reactivation, presents with facial paralysis, otalgia, and auricular vesicles. A Tanzanian woman with Grade VI facial palsy was treated with acyclovir and prednisolone, recovering to Grade II within 2 weeks. This illustrates dual therapy beyond the 72‐h window may remain amenable to treatment.
Authors
- Elichilia R. Shao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3618-2822)
- Kajiru Gad Kilonzo
- Christine Leons Mmanda
- Kasimu Ally Juma
- Jacob Henry Kitundu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1184-9029)
Institutions
- Haydom Lutheran Hospital (TZ)
- Moshi Co-operative University (TZ)
- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-05-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.72752
- Primary Topic
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00