Citation
S. Maini et M. Preece, Herpes tester oticus following mandibular block, J LARYNG OT, 114(3), 2000, pp. 212-213
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Otolaryngology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF LARYNGOLOGY AND OTOLOGY
ISSN journal
00222151
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Volume
114
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
212 - 213
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-2151(200003)114:3<212:HTOFMB>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Although a few cases of facial palsy following mandibular nerve block and d
ental surgery have been described, it would appear that herpes tester oticu
s following dental surgery has not been documented. It is possible that the
latent virus may be activated by the mandibular nerve block and dental sur
gical interventions. Two cases of herpes tester oticus, both following infe
rior alveolar nerve block anaesthesia for dental treatment are presented.