A Rare Case of Dengue Fever with Bell’s Palsy: A Case Report

Authors

  • Vishalakshi Jorepalli
  • Ramachandran
  • Mullangi Chenchu Vinatha
  • Kishore
  • Vignesh

Keywords:

Dengue fever, Bell’s palsy, Facial nerve palsy, Lower motor neuron (LMN) facial palsy, Neurological complications of dengue, Thrombocytopenia

Abstract

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral illness that commonly presents with fever, myalgia, and thrombocytopenia. Neurological complications, though rare, can occur and may include encephalitis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and myelitis. However, isolated lower motor neuron (LMN) facial nerve palsy (Bell’s palsy) is an exceptionally rare manifestation of dengue fever. Here, we present the case of an 18-year-old male who developed Bell’s palsy as a neurological complication of dengue fever. Early recognition, supportive management, and a short course of corticosteroids led to significant clinical improvement.

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Published

2025-05-26

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Jorepalli V, Ramachandran R, Vinatha MC, Kishore K, Vignesh V. A Rare Case of Dengue Fever with Bell’s Palsy: A Case Report. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2025May26 [cited 2025Oct.10];14(8):147-9. Available from: https://www.jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/6552

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Vol. 14 No. 8 (2025): Journal of Neonatal Surgery

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