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What is Ramsay Hunt syndrome, the condition affecting Justin Bieber?

Justin Bieber has had to cancel future concert dates because of a viral infection that has paralysed one side of his face

Justin Bieber has a condition called Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which is caused by the varicella-zoster virus – the virus that causes chickenpox. (Photo: Twitter/@justinbieber)
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Justin Bieber has a condition called Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which is caused by the varicella-zoster virus – the virus that causes chickenpox. (Photo: Twitter/@justinbieber)

Adam Taylor | The Conversation
Justin Bieber has had to cancel future concert dates because of a viral infection that has paralysed one side of his face.

“As you can see, this eye is not blinking,” Bieber told his fans in a video on Instagram. “I can’t smile on this side of my face. This nostril will not move.”

The 28-year-old Canadian popstar has a condition called Ramsay Hunt syndrome. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus – the virus that causes chickenpox.

After a person has recovered from chickenpox, the virus can remain dormant in