Bilateral facial nerve palsy: a rare post-dengue fever complication

oleh: Ng Kim Khim, Wei Chao Loh, Anna Misya’il Abdul Rashid, Abdul Hanif Yusof KhanKhan, Janudin Baharin, Azliza Ibrahim, Liyana Najwa Inche Mat, Wan Aliaa Wan Sulaiman, Fan Kee Hoo, Hamidon Basri

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: SpringerOpen 2022-11-01

Deskripsi

Key Messages Bilateral facial nerve palsy following dengue infection is indeed rare. This poses as a diagnostic challenge and dilemma initially. Yet, the mainstay of treatment remains straightforward and this case will hopefully set an example for all physicians, to consider the diagnosis of bilateral facial nerve palsy, secondary to dengue infection.