Bell's Palsy during Interferon Therapy for Chronic Hapatitis C Infection
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
; : 432-433, 2002.
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ABSTRACT
Alpha-interferon is a drug of proven effect in both hepatitis B and C infection. But, the interferons are associated with numerous adverse reactions including various neurologic syndromes. We report a case of Bell's palsy during interferon therapy. The patient commenced on alpha 2b-interferon therapy for chronic hepatitis C infection. He developed Bell's palsy fifth months after commencing therapy. Although Bell's palsy in our patient may have occurred by chance, a neuropathic effect of alpha 2b-interfeon on the facial nerve cannot be excluded.
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Assunto principal:
Interferons
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Interferon-alfa
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Hepatite C Crônica
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Paralisia de Bell
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Nervo Facial
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Hepatite B
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Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
Ano de publicação:
2002
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Article