Prognosis of Herpes zoster oticus: Good. Some cases have permanent complications. ...see also Overview of Herpes zoster oticus
Prognosis for Herpes zoster oticus: Generally, the prognosis of Ramsay Hunt syndrome type I is good. However, in some cases, hearing loss may be permanent. Vertigo may last for days or weeks. Facial paralysis may be temporary or permanent. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Type I Information Page: NINDS) ...see also Overview of Herpes zoster oticus
Complications of Herpes zoster oticus may include:
Complications of Herpes zoster oticus from the Diseases Database include:
See also complications of Herpes zoster oticus.
The 'prognosis' of Herpes zoster oticus usually refers to the likely outcome of Herpes zoster oticus. The prognosis of Herpes zoster oticus may include the duration of Herpes zoster oticus, chances of complications of Herpes zoster oticus, probable outcomes, prospects for recovery, recovery period for Herpes zoster oticus, survival rates, death rates, and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Herpes zoster oticus. Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable.
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