1.
Dermatol Surg
; 35 Suppl 1: 385-8, 2009 Feb.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19207330
2.
Herpes
; 9(3): 70-3, 2002 Dec.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12470604
ABSTRACT
A growing body of evidence links reactivation of herpesviruses (primarily varicella zoster virus and herpes simplex virus type 1) with the development of a large proportion of cases of acute peripheral facial palsy, a syndrome commonly known by its eponym, Bell's palsy. This article reviews the definition and natural history of the disease, its underlying anatomy and pathophysiology, the data linking herpetic reactivation with development of signs and symptoms, and therapeutic trials utilizing antiviral therapy. In addition, it poses the question, would earlier intervention with antivirals make a larger impact on outcomes?