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Cephalic tetanus presenting with incomplete Bell's palsy

M Gentile1, G Lauria

  • 1Divisione di Neurologia, Ospedale Civile, Belluno.

Italian Journal of Neurological Sciences
|March 1, 1994
PubMed
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Cephalic tetanus, a rare form of tetanus, can manifest with facial nerve palsy. Early recognition of symptoms following minor head trauma is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment of this serious condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system.
  • Cephalic tetanus is a rare form characterized by initial symptoms in the head and neck.
  • Facial nerve palsy can be an atypical presenting symptom.