Bilateral facial palsy associated with leptospirosis
Braz. j. infect. dis
;
13(4): 319-321, Aug. 2009. ilus
Article
Dans Anglais
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| ID: lil-539773
ABSTRACT
Leptospirosis is a zoonosis of worldwide occurrence caused by the spirochete Leptospira interrogans. It is an acute feverish disease with a broad clinical spectrum and follows a characteristic biphasic course. Bilateral facial palsy is a rare clinical condition and the differential diagnosis of its causes is extensive. The objective of this exploratory study, presented as a case report, is to describe the occurrence of bilateral facial palsy as an unusual manifestation of leptospirosis. This suggestion should not be overlooked when analyzing the causes for bilateral facial palsy, and should be considered with other possible differential diagnoses, some of which are potentially fatal.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Paralysie faciale
/
Leptospirose
Type d'étude:
Facteurs de risque
Limites du sujet:
Humains
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Mâle
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Thème du journal:
Maladies transmissibles
Année:
2009
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Universidade Federal do Paraná/BR
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