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Causes of Facial Paralysis
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Below are some reasons why facial paralysis may appear:
Herpes simplex family virus (cold sores and genital herpes). It appears suddenly and spontaneously.
Varicella zoster virus.
Herpes zoster oticus or Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome. It occurs when an outbreak of shingles, that is, herpes, affects the facial nerve near one of the ears.
Head trauma.
Infections acquired by the patient during the course of treatment.
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Substantiated information by:
Sandra Vázquez
Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Service
Published: 11 June 2024
Updated: 11 June 2024
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