herpes zoster oticus

GPTKB entity

Statements (26)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects facial nerve
geniculate ganglion
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Ramsay Hunt syndrome type II
gptkbp:causedBy gptkb:varicella_zoster_virus
gptkbp:complication permanent facial weakness
permanent hearing loss
gptkbp:diagnosedBy clinical examination
PCR testing
gptkbp:field neurology
otolaryngology
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:James_Ramsay_Hunt
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label herpes zoster oticus
gptkbp:prevention zoster vaccine
gptkbp:riskFactor immunosuppression
older age
gptkbp:symptom hearing loss
tinnitus
vertigo
facial paralysis
ear pain
vesicular rash in the ear
gptkbp:treatment antiviral drugs
corticosteroids
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ramsay_Hunt_syndrome
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7