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Annals of African Medicine
Annals of African Medicine Society
ISSN: 1596-3519
Vol. 1, No. 1, 2002, pp. 28-30
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Bioline Code: am02005
Full paper language: English
Document type: Report
Document available free of charge
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Annals of African Medicine, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2002, pp. 28-30
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Peripheral Facial Paralysis as a Manifestation of HIV Infection
Keshinro, I. B. & Danbavchi, S. S.
Abstract
Three cases of infranuclear facial nerve palsy associated with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 are reported. All were previously asymptomatic and had no other symptom suggestive of HIV infection. Two patients had typical Bell's palsy while one had a facial diplegia. CD4 cell counts were above 100 cells/mm3 in all cases. A review of the literature confirmed that peripheral facial nerve palsy could occur at any stage of HIV infection and in various clinical contexts. It is suggested that adult patients presenting with peripheral facial paralysis should be counseled, and screened for HIV Infection.
Keywords
Peripheral facial paralysis, HIV
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