Background of Bell’s Palsy Bell’s PalsyTypeClinical FeaturesPathogenesis Acute peripheral facial nerve palsy Etiology unknown Likely infectious etiology in most cases Suspected reactivation of latent HSV-1 or herpes zoster virusRisk factors Diabetes Postpartum period (1st week) Pregnancy (especially 3rd trimester)(Next Lesson) Clinical Presentation of Bell’s Palsy Back to Bell’s Palsy No Comments Comments are closed.
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