What Is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome?

What Is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome? What to Know About Justin Bieber's Rare Disease

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Bieber said he was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome

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Bieber's case is an example of this. In certain cases, the disease can lead to facial paralysis and hearing loss in the affected ear.

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The same virus that causes chickenpox is responsible for Ramsay Hunt syndrome.

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SYMPTOMS

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Bieber canceling his upcoming shows

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