Warning Signs Of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

Ramsay Hunt syndrome is a disorder characterized by an infection of particular nerves in the face. This disorder occurs when specific nerves in the head region are infected by the Varicella zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. The Varicella zoster virus may remain dormant in an individual who has been infected with chickenpox previously. When the infection becomes active and re-infects certain facial nerves, it is called Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Any individual who has been infected with chickenpox may develop Ramsay Hunt syndrome, but it usually affects individuals older than sixty.