<prompt> Ramsay hunt syndrome is due to:Herpes zoster virusHerpes simplex virusVaricella zosterPseudomonas  <response>: Ans. a Herpes zoster virusRef: RL. Dhingra 5th ed. 107 In some cases of herpes zoster oticus, there is facial paralysis along with vesicular rash in the external auditory canal and pinna. This condition is called Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. Treatment: Acyclovir Steroids 