8th July 2023

A 70-year-old immunosuppressed male presents with a 4-day history of fever, pain in his left ear, and altered taste

A 70-year-old immunosuppressed male presents with a 4-day history of fever, pain in his left ear, and altered taste. On examination, you notice some sagging on the left side of his face, swelling of his left ear and a vesicular rash over the auricle and in the auditory canal. What cranial nerve is most likely to be affected in the described condition?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.