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A case of pediatric Ramsay Hunt syndrome: diagnostic vigilance and prompt management

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS) is a neurological disorder due to geniculate ganglion infection caused by reactivated latent varicella zoster virus (VZV). RHS is rare condition in children, with an incidence estimated at 2.7/100,000 children per year. Studies on pediatric RHS have been very limited and opinions differ on the best option for treatment.

Source: Paediatrica Indonesiana

DOI: 10.14238/pi65.1.2025.78-84

Authors: Jessica Christina, Anak Agung Made Sucipta, I Wayan Bikin Suryawan

Language: English

Topic: Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410723900

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