A cluster of children with facial nerve palsy in a high prevalence area for COVID-19.
David BarronOwen RichardsFleur ArcherMohamed AbdelrazekRajesh RanjanOmotakin OmolokunPublished in: BMC pediatrics (2021)
In high prevalence area for COVID-19, cases of children with FNP have not shown a commensurate increase. we have found no causal link between COVID-19 and FNP in children. While this is a small study, larger cohort studies are needed to support this finding. As new strains of COVID-19 are being reported in UK, South Africa and Brazil, physicians need to continue to be vigilant for consistent pattern of signs and symptoms, especially in children.