15 Jun 2022 Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome – Today Current Affairs
- Recently pop singer Justin Bieber has been affected by ‘Ramsay Hunt syndrome’.
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Ramsay Hunt Syndrome:
- Ramsay Hunt syndrome, also known as ‘herpes zoster oticus’, is a viral infection of the ‘geniculate ganglion’ (7th cranial nerve) of the facial nerve, which occurs when the infection affects the facial nerves does.
- This causes the nerves to become inflamed, so they lose their ability to function, causing temporary facial paralysis. The Hindu Analysis
- There are 12 cranial nerves in the body. Ramsay Hunt syndrome is a viral infection that affects the 7th cranial nerve, which is involved in facial movements.
- Only five to 10 out of every 100,000 people are affected by Ramsay Hunt syndrome each year, making it an extremely rare disorder.
Cause : The Hindu Analysis
- Ramsay Hunt syndrome is caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus, which has previously caused chickenpox and shingles in the patient.
- This virus belongs to the herpesvirus group which can be found in the body as a latent infection.
- The varicella zoster virus can reactivate due to a weakening of the immune system.
- Although it is not a contagious disease, it may cause chickenpox in people who have not been vaccinated against the disease.
Symptoms : The Hindu Analysis
- The disease starts as red colored patches which become the cause of inflammation in the rash of the patches. Sometimes the rash can affect the eardrum, ear canal, ear lobe, tongue and mouth along with the affected nerve.
Remedy : The Hindu Analysis
- Antiviral therapy and corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory drugs) are commonly used to treat this condition.
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Yojna IAS Daily Current Affairs Eng Med 15th June
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