Herpes simplex virus and facial palsy.
An 8-year-old boy developed acute herpes simplex virus stomatitis followed by transient facial palsy. The possible relationship between this virus and Bell's palsy is discussed.
Smith
M D
MD
Department of Medical Microbiology, Whittington Hospital, London, U.K.
Scott
G M
GM
Rom
S
S
Patou
G
G
D002648:Child; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018139:Simplexvirus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013280:Stomatitis / Q000150:complications*