HERPETIC FACIAL PARALYSES
\hɜːpˈɛtɪk fˈe͡ɪʃə͡l pˈaɹəlˌa͡ɪzɪz], \hɜːpˈɛtɪk fˈeɪʃəl pˈaɹəlˌaɪzɪz], \h_ɜː_p_ˈɛ_t_ɪ_k f_ˈeɪ_ʃ_əl p_ˈa_ɹ_ə_l_ˌaɪ_z_ɪ_z]\
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A syndrome characterized by the acute onset of unilateral FACIAL PARALYSIS which progresses over a 2-5 day period. Weakness of the orbicularis oculi muscle and resulting incomplete eye closure may be associated with corneal injury. Pain behind the ear often precedes the onset of paralysis. This condition may be associated with HERPESVIRUS 1, HUMAN infection of the facial nerve. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1376)
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