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The use of Acyclovir in Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

F. W. Stafford  and
A. R. Welch
F. W. Stafford
Affiliation:
Newcastle upon Tyne
A. R. Welch*
Affiliation:
Newcastle upon Tyne
*
Andrew Welch, F.R.C.S., Royal Victoria Infirmary, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE1 4LP.
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Abstract

Acyclovir is a specific anti-viral agent which has been used in the treatment of the Ramsay Hunt Syndrome with encouraging results. To our knowledge, no previous study has been published utilizing this treatment. A discussion is also undertaken of the underlying pathology and prognosis of the Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, with a summary of those cases in which Acyclovir was prescribed.

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Clinical Records
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 100 , Issue 3 , March 1986 , pp. 337 - 340
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1986

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