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Is there any virus or condition that can affect several cranial nerves progressively? had neuritis vestibular, now neuropathy on fifth nerve, scared!
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Yes: Herpes simplex or varicella can effect several cranial nerves at progressively. Think Bell's Palsy for instance.
Answered 6/17/2016
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