Bell's Palsy and Infectious Mononucleosis

Grose, Charles; Feorino, PaulM.; Dye, LeotaA.; Rand, Jacob H.

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(73)93134-6

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“…Bell’s palsy following serologically documented IM has been described by Grose et al who reported 3 cases without other neurological deficits. 21 Finalizing their discussion, the authors suggested that because of the previously proven association between Bell’s palsy, GBS and the presence of EBV infection, it is likely that facial mononeuritis and polyneuritis are variants of the same pathologic process. 21 Our case confirms that suggestion.…”

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A rare case of infectious mononucleosis complicated by Guillain-Barre syndrome

Kennedy

Apostolova

2013

Neurol Int

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Infectious mononucleosis is a clinical syndrome characterized by fever, lymphadenopathy and pharyngitis. Neurologic complications of infectious mononucleosis, such as the development of Guillain-Barre syndrome, have been rarely reported and usually present late in the course of the disease. We describe a case of a 29 year old male with no significant past medical history who was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome following an infection with Epstein-Barr virus associated infectious mononucleosis. Supportive treatment resulted in full recovery.

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A rare case of infectious mononucleosis complicated by Guillain-Barre syndrome

Kennedy

Apostolova

2013

Neurol Int

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“…EBV has been implicated in various neuro logical conditions like Guillian-Barre syndrome (GBS), meningoencephalitis, transverse myelitis and also BP, without clinically apparent in fectious mononucleosis (5,6,8,9). CMV has also been found in similar neurological entities, in particular in GBS (12) and once in BP (4).…”

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Latent Viruses and Bell’s Palsy in Children

Gotlieb-Stematsky¹,

Zlotogora²,

Sayar³

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Eur Neurol

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4 children with unilateral facial palsy – Bell’s palsy (BP) – had serological evidence of primary infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Concomitant infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV) was demonstrated in 1 child while in all 4 children a rise in antibody titers to an additional one or two viruses was demonstrated. The viruses involved were herpes simplex, CMV and adenovirus which are latent in humans. Immunosuppression induced by EBV and steroid treatment may cause reactivation of these viruses resulting in rise in antibody titers. The need for prolonged serological follow-up for possible reactivation of latent viruses in BP is emphasized.

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“…20,21 The etiology is unknown, but viral infections and autoimmune diseases have been recognized as possible causes. Herpes simplex virus has been implicated as a causative agent, 22 but other viruses, such as Cytomegalovirus 23 and Epstein-Barr virus, 24 have also been suggested as possible causes. A cell-mediated autoimmune response to peripheral nerve basic protein has also been proposed as the pathogenesis of Bell palsy.…”

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