"All that palsies is not Bell's

Bell's palsy has been reported as an adverse event following immunization (AEFI). Review of the published literature reveals that several characteristics have been used to describe Bell's palsy, which differ significantly from author to author. Evidently, the definition of "Bell'...

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Published in:Vaccine 2007-12, Vol.26 (1), p.1
Main Authors: Rath, Barbara, Linder, Thomas, Cornblath, David, Hudson, Michael, Fernandopulle, Rohini, Hartmann, Katharina, Heininger, Ulrich, Izurieta, Hector, Killion, Leslie, Kokotis, Pangiotis, Oleske, James, Vajdy, Michael, Wong, Virginia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asymmetry
Bell's palsy
Ear diseases
Herpes viruses
Immunization
Influenza
Pharmacology
Studies
Tetanus
Tumors
Vaccines
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Summary:Bell's palsy has been reported as an adverse event following immunization (AEFI). Review of the published literature reveals that several characteristics have been used to describe Bell's palsy, which differ significantly from author to author. Evidently, the definition of "Bell's palsy" remains controversial, and consensus between different medical subspecialties is urgently needed. The Brighton Collaboration has formed an international working group with representatives of neurology, otorhinolaryngology, pediatrics, electrophysiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical and biotech industry as well as regulatory agencies to create a case definition of Bell's palsy as an AEFI.
ISSN:0264-410X
1873-2518
DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2007.10.043