A suspected bout of COVID-19 left a man with half his face numb and burning

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journal Case Reports in Dentistry . Nam Nguyen, Willow Meline, and Elborz Safarzadeh authored the report. They are affiliated with private dental practices located in Missouri City, Richmond, and Katy, Texas. The authors documented this unusual clinical event because isolated facial nerve issues following viral infections are rare and often go unrecognized. Medical professionals frequently attribute facial pain or numbness to common dental infections, sinus problems, or physical trauma. By sharing this specific patient experience, the scientists aim to expand the list of potential causes that doctors consider when evaluating unexplained facial symptoms. To understand this case, it helps to know a few medical terms related to the nervous system. The patient experienced a condition broadly known as neuropathy, which simply means damage or dysfunction of a nerve. When a nerve stops...