FRAQUEZA FACIAL APÓS INFECÇÃO VIRAL: UM CASO DE PARALISIA DE BELL

Doi: 10.47094/IICOBRAFIMES.2025/RS/41

PALAVRAS CHAVE: Infecções virais do sistema nervoso. Corticosteroides. Fisioterapia.

KEYWORDS: Viral infections of the nervous system. Corticosteroids. Physiotherapy.

ABSTRACT:
Introduction: Bell' s palsy is the most common acute peripheral neuropathy of the facial nerve, usually associated with reactivation of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) can act as a trigger, leading to an inflammatory process and edema of the facial nerve. Early recognition and prompt treatment are essential to avoid complications and accelerate recovery. Objective: To report a case of recurrent Bell' s palsy after URTIs, highlighting the possible etiological relationship and the therapeutic approach adopted.

Autores

• Marcio Peixoto Rocha Da Silva

• Vitória Antunes Varela