Abstract
Bilateral facial paralysis associated with leptospirosis.
Highlights
Leptospirosis is an acute febrile illness, common in tropical countries, caused by Leptospira interrogans
Unlike the unilateral form, bilateral facial paralysis is idiopathic in only 20% of cases[4]
The diagnosis of bilateral facial paralysis depends on the patient history, which will guide the subsequent investigation
Summary
Leptospirosis is an acute febrile illness, common in tropical countries, caused by Leptospira interrogans. Bilateral facial paralysis is quite rare and is usually related to systemic diseases.
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