| Autor: |
Kanj SS, Kanafani ZA, Khneisser I, Sawaya RA, Abdallah MS, Yamout BI, Matar GM |
| Zdroj: |
Journal of Applied Research; Summer2003, Vol. 3 Issue 3, p239-241, 3p |
| Abstrakt: |
Many studies have attempted to identify an infectious etiology for idiopathic facial palsy (Bell's palsy). Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) has been associated with neurologic diseases and is thought to be a possible causative agent of Bell's palsy. In this study, we have tested the sera of 16 patients with Bell's palsy for the presence of HHV-6 DNA. Only 2 specimens yielded positive results by polymerase chain reaction. This data suggests that HHV-6 viremia is rare in Bell's palsy, making the etiologic role of this virus less likely. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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