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Ramsay Hunt syndrome in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus
Author(s) -
Goldani L. Z.,
Ferreira da Silva L. F.,
Dora J. M.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
clinical and experimental dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.587
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1365-2230
pISSN - 0307-6938
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2009.03228.x
Subject(s) - ramsay hunt syndrome , medicine , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , head and neck , virology , pediatrics , immunodeficiency , viral disease , sida , dermatology , immunology , surgery , pathology , alternative medicine , immune system , palsy
Summary Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS) is defined as herpes zoster infection of the head and neck that involves the facial nerve. Immunocompromised people, such as those infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), are predisposed to herpes zoster. However, reports of RHS in patients with HIV are rare. We report two cases of RHS in patients with HIV at our hospital, located in southern Brazil. We hope this report will increase the awareness of this condition among doctors caring for patients with HIV.