Evidence for facial nerve palsy and SARS-CoV-2

Introduction. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized a new strain of coronavirus, the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), called Disease 2019 (COVID-19). mildest and most common symptoms include fever, fatigue cough; however, more severe cases disease can cause breathing difficulties, kidney heart failure and, eventually, death. However, an increasing number reports neurological manifestations have emerged. Objective. Provide comprehensive review SARS-CoV-2 especially relationship between acute facial nerve palsy COVID-19, as well their results in mortality implications that this clinical practice. Method. search seven databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Lilacs, Scielo, Web Science, Scopus Google Scholar) was carried out by two independent reviewers evidence Facial Nerve Palsy (VII) . After screening, data were collected discussed. Results. Idiopathic is Bell's studies shown increased during COVID-19 pandemic period. There are many on paralysis, but little real relationship. Conclusion. It still questionable whether these neuroimmune disorders occur directly from viral infection or autoimmune sequelae. pathogenesis behind manifestation not yet fully understood. We believe research should be to clarify association raised study.