Concurrent pityriasis rosea and Bell's palsy

Voss, Vanessa; Mattox, Adam R.; Guo, Mary

doi:10.1136/bcr-2016-218069

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“…Another possible etiology of BP that has been suggested is infection by reactivated viruses, such as the varicella zoster virus (VZV) [15], herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) [16], human herpes virus 6 [17], and the Usutu virus [18]. Herpesviruses (HV) are large, enveloped viruses with doublestranded linear DNA.…”

Section: Viral Infectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The etiology of Bell’s palsy: a review

et al. 2019

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Bell's palsy is the most common condition involving a rapid and unilateral onset of peripheral paresis/paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve. It affects 11.5-53.3 per 100,000 individuals a year across different populations. Bell's palsy is a health issue causing concern and has an extremely negative effect on both patients and their families. Therefore, diagnosis and prompt cause determination are key for early treatment. However, the etiology of Bell's palsy is unclear, and this affects its treatment. Thus, it is critical to determine the causes of Bell's palsy so that targeted treatment approaches can be developed and employed. This article reviews the literature on the diagnosis of Bell's palsy and examines possible etiologies of the disorder. It also suggests that the diagnosis of idiopathic facial palsy is based on exclusion and is most often made based on five factors including anatomical structure, viral infection, ischemia, inflammation, and cold stimulation responsivity.

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Section: Viral Infectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The etiology of Bell’s palsy: a review

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“…Complications of re-activation include neurological disorders such as meningitis, encephalitis, or facial palsy. Voss et al note that peripheral facial nerve palsy should be kept in mind as a complication of PR [24].…”

Section: Pityriasis Roseamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Voss et al. note that peripheral facial nerve palsy should be kept in mind as a complication of PR [24].…”

Section: Pityriasis Roseamentioning

confidence: 99%

Infectious exanthemas in childhood

Fölster‐Holst

2020

J Deutsche Derma Gesell

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Most childhood exanthemas are harmless. However, recognizing serious diseases with life-threatening complications at an early stage is important for the timely initiation of adequate therapy. This requires knowledge of the specific patterns of the exanthema, obtained from the medical history and the clinic, including the patient's general condition and physical examination. In unclear cases, additional diagnostic measures are undertaken, such as blood tests and smears (cutaneous, mucocutaneous). Viruses are the most common cause of childhood exanthemas. New variants of infectious agents, improved diagnostics and stays in tropical and subtropical countries have expanded the spectrum of infectious exanthemas.

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“…Although other viruses have been suspected, the most widely accepted viral etiology is still HHV-6/7. 3 , 5 , 6 PR during pregnancy can have significant implications for the fetus, including premature delivery, neonatal hypotonia, and even fetal demise. 7 Antivirals, particularly acyclovir, have been demonstrated to be more effective than placebo, possibly because of their action against HHV-6/7.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%