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Ramsay Hunt syndrome (herpes zoster oticus) occurs when a shingles outbreak affects the facial nerve near one of your ears

What are the symptoms?

On, in, and around one ear, a painful red rash with fluid-filled blisters. Facial paralysis or weakness on the same side as the affected ear

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Complications

Permanent hearing loss and facial weaknes, Eye damage, Postherpetic neuralgia

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Prevention

Children are now immunized against chickenpox, greatly reducing the risk of infection. A shingles vaccine is recommended for people over the age of 50.