While shingles is not life-threatening, it can cause a painful rash anywhere on your body. Herpes zoster oticus, (Ramsay Hunt syndrome) is a complication of shingles infection that affects facial muscles and the inner ear.
More information here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ramsay-hunt-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20351783
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While shingles is not life-threatening, it can cause a painful rash anywhere on your body. Herpes zoster oticus, (Ramsay Hunt syndrome) is a complication of shingles infection that affects facial muscles and the inner ear.
More information here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ramsay-hunt-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20351783
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