Peripheral facial paralysis (PFP) and HIV infection in Togo.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of HIV in a group of 150 patients with PFP and to study the semiological and evolutive aspect of PFP in patients with or without HIV.

Material And Methods: This semilongitudinal study was conducted during 6 years (1990-1995) at the Lomé teaching hospital. Patients consulting for PFP had the HIV test and regular controls.