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Case report reveals effective dual therapy for facial paralysis in a patient with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, implying treatment may be beneficial beyond 72 hours.
Ramsay Hunt syndrome, caused by varicella‐zoster virus reactivation, presents with facial paralysis, otalgia, and auricular vesicles. A Tanzanian woman with Grade VI facial palsy was treated with acyclovir and prednisolone, recovering to Grade II within 2 weeks. This illustrates dual therapy beyond the 72‐h window may remain amenable to treatment.
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