Ramsay Hunt Syndrome in a Patient Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
;
: 169-172, 2016.
Artigo
em Coreano
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| ID: wpr-65763
ABSTRACT
Ramsay Hunt syndrome is caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus in the geniculate ganglion of the sensory branch in the face and ears. It is characterized by peripheral facial palsy, ear pain, and vesicles in the auditory canal and auricle. We report on a first case of Ramsay Hunt syndrome in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus in Korea. The patient, a 40-year-old male, first presented with otalgia and ear fullness. On admission, he had right facial palsy of the peripheral type, otorrhea, headache, limited tongue movement, and right auricle vesicular eruptions. He had positive human immunodeficiency virus antibody and Western blot tests. His CD4 T cell count was 281/microL. The patient was treated with valacyclovir and steroid with highly active antiretroviral therapy. His symptoms and facial palsy improved with treatment.
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Assunto principal:
Língua
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Contagem de Células
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Western Blotting
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HIV
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Herpes Zoster da Orelha Externa
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Herpesvirus Humano 3
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Terapia Antirretroviral de Alta Atividade
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Orelha
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Dor de Orelha
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Paralisia Facial
Limite:
Adulto
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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