Ramsay Hunt syndrome the cranial nerve involved is______________?

Correct answer: B. Facial

  • A. Trigeminal
  • B. Facial
  • C. Glossopharyngeal
  • D. Occulomotor nurve

Explanation

Ramsay Hunt syndrome is herpes zoster infection of the geniculate ganglion, affecting the facial nerve, cranial nerve VII. It causes ipsilateral facial paralysis with ear vesicles and sometimes altered taste or hearing.

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