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ArticleClinical case reports2026

Rapid Resolution of Grade VI Facial Nerve Paralysis in Ramsay Hunt Syndrome With Prompt Dual Antiviral-Corticosteroid Therapy: A Case Report.

Jacob Henry Kitundu, Kasimu Ally Juma, Kajiru Gad Kilonzo, Elichilia Robert Shao, Christine Leons Mmanda

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Jacob Henry KitunduDepartment of Internal Medicine Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) Moshi Tanzania.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1184-9029
Kasimu Ally JumaDepartment of Internal Medicine Eagle Hospital Manyara Tanzania.
Kajiru Gad KilonzoDepartment of Internal Medicine Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) Moshi Tanzania.
Elichilia Robert ShaoDepartment of Internal Medicine Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) Moshi Tanzania.
Christine Leons MmandaDepartment of Internal Medicine Eagle Hospital Manyara Tanzania.

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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.

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acyclovircase reportherpes zoster oticusprednisoloneRamsay Hunt syndrome

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PMID42257001
PMCPMC13240274

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