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ISSN Print: 2394-7500, ISSN Online: 2394-5869, CODEN: IJARPF

IMPACT FACTOR (RJIF): 8.4

Vol. 7, Issue 8, Part D (2021)

Bell’s palsy as a complication of covid 19 following single dose of vaccination: A Case Report

Bell’s palsy as a complication of covid 19 following single dose of vaccination: A Case Report

Author(s)
Dr. Ketaki Ajit Patani
Abstract
Background: Coronavirus is highly infectious disease, mainly causing respiratory symptoms. Here, a few patients may also have neurological symptoms. Here in we report a case of covid 19 infection after single dose of vaccine complicated with Bell’s palsy. Case Presentation: Bell’s palsy is acute peripheral facial nerve palsy: Often triggered by acute viral infection. Covid 19 infection commonly presents with respiratory symptoms but neurologic complication have been reported. A 58 year old female with History of 1 month back covaxin 1st dose vaccine. After 15 days reported covid 19 infection with HR CT Score is 12/25 and After 10 days of Covid infection she revealed RT sided Bell’s palsy. This case is report discusses effect of Kabat exercises along with EMS to improve facial nerve dysfunction with outcome measure taken is House- brackmann’s scale. Conclusion: This case suggests that covid 19 after Vaccine may be presented with Bell’s palsy it’s potential cause of facial nerve dysfunction. Kabat exercises along with EMS it will improve facial nerve dysfunction.
Pages: 270-272  |  444 Views  75 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Ketaki Ajit Patani. Bell’s palsy as a complication of covid 19 following single dose of vaccination: A Case Report. Int J Appl Res 2021;7(8):270-272.
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