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AMBOSS also mentions VZV rather than HSV when discussing antiviral therapy for facial n. palsy
https://next.amboss.com/us/article/FR0gKf?q=facial+nerve+palsy
Can be either VZV (Ramsay-Hunt) or HSV reactivation; AMBOSS mentions this in “Etiology” in that article as well. Think we could mention both but agree VZV is probably the more important association
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I wouldn’t be surprised if this card is based off of UW Step 2 #14156 which is why HSV is singled out
“Because many cases are thought to be caused by reactivation of the herpes simplex virus, some studies also suggest the addition of valacyclovir or acyclovir.”
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