Recent studies suggest causative organism of Bells palsy is
(Herpes virus): (105- Dhingra 5th edition; 185- P. Hazarika 3rd/ed)Bell's palsyViral theory - Most of the evidence support the viral aetiology due to herpes simplex herpes zoster or the EB virus (105-D)* Viral infection like Herpes zoster, poliomyelitis and infectious mononucleosis which proves that facial nerve is very prone for viral infections (185- Hazarika)* Herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) has been known to cause fascial paralysisBell's phenomenon - The patient will not be able to close the eye on the affected side. The eyeball will roll up on every attempt of closure
Herpes virus
HIV virus
Papilloma virus
Rota virus
Facial Nerve And Its Disorders