Recent studies suggest causative organism of Bells palsy is
Correct Answer: Herpes virus
Description: (Herpes virus): (105- Dhingra 5th edition; 185- P. Hazarika 3rd/ed)Bell's palsyViral theory - Most of the evidence support the viral aetiology due to herpes simplex herpes zoster or the EB virus (105-D)* Viral infection like Herpes zoster, poliomyelitis and infectious mononucleosis which proves that facial nerve is very prone for viral infections (185- Hazarika)* Herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) has been known to cause fascial paralysisBell's phenomenon - The patient will not be able to close the eye on the affected side. The eyeball will roll up on every attempt of closure
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