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Bilateral facial palsy associated with leptospirosis
Andressa Alves da Silva1, Marcelo Ducroquet, Jeff Chandler Pedrozo
1Internal Medicine Department, Hospital de Clínicas da Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil. andressa.ads@gmail.com
Summary
Leptospirosis, a bacterial zoonosis, can uncommonly cause bilateral facial palsy. This rare presentation of Leptospira interrogans infection requires consideration in diagnosing facial paralysis.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurology
Background:
- Leptospirosis is a global zoonotic disease caused by Leptospira interrogans.
- It presents as an acute febrile illness with diverse clinical manifestations and a biphasic course.
Observation:
- Bilateral facial palsy is a rare neurological condition with a wide range of potential causes.
- This case report details an unusual presentation of leptospirosis.
Findings:
- The study describes bilateral facial palsy as an uncommon manifestation of Leptospira interrogans infection.
- This highlights the varied clinical spectrum of leptospirosis.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider leptospirosis in the differential diagnosis of bilateral facial palsy.
- Early recognition is crucial as some causes of facial palsy are potentially fatal.
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