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

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Summary

Introduction

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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