Epstein-Barr
The Epstein-Barr virus is also among Bell’s palsy causes. It is a virus that results in the occurrence of infectious mononucleosis (mono). Moreover, most people acquire it at some point during their lifespan, making it among the most prevalent viruses affecting humans.
EBV spreads easily. Through exposure to bodily fluids of the person carrying the virus, most frequently saliva, it can be transmitted to others. Aside from that, EBV cannot be cured. It stays in the body after infection and occasionally reactivates, just like HSV-1 and VZV.
EBV has been linked to neurological diseases, such as facial palsies, that affect the nervous system. In addition, some researchers have discovered traces of EBV or EBV-specific antibodies in individuals with Bell’s palsy.
When you have an EBV infection, symptoms may not appear for 4 to 6 weeks. Once they do, particularly with young children, they are frequently moderate. The signs of a cold or flu may be more noticeable in children. Mono symptoms are often more visible in teenagers.
When people develop symptoms, they will almost certainly have a fever, rash, fatigue, sore throat, and lack of appetite. A person with Epstein-Barr can also have swollen neck glands and sore and weak muscles.
