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In Bell’s palsy, the following is true:

A
It is a lower motor neuron type of facial nerve palsy
B
It is a result of Varicella virus/Herpes zoster infection
C
Contralateral face is involved with sparing of upper half
D
Management includes physiotherapy, anti-viral medications and steroids
High-Yield Explanation
Bell’s palsy is an idiopathic, lower motor neuron type of Facial nerve palsy Facial nerve palsy secondary to VZV/Herpes zoster is called Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Contralateral facial involvement with sparing of upper half is typical of UMN facial nerve palsy, because of bilateral representation of the upper part of the face.

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