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Sensorineural hearing loss and Kawasaki disease: a prospective study
P D Knott1, L A Orloff, J P Harris
1Department of Surgery, UCSD School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA 92093-0830, USA.
American Journal of Otolaryngology
|September 20, 2001
Summary
Transient sensorineural hearing loss is a common complication of Kawasaki disease (KD) in children. However, persistent hearing loss after KD is rare, suggesting routine screening may not be necessary.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Vasculitis
- Audiology
- Acquired Heart Disease
Background:
- Kawasaki disease (KD) is a leading cause of acquired heart disease in children.
- Acute KD has been linked to sensorineural hearing loss.
- Prevalence of hearing loss post-KD requires further investigation in diverse populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the frequency of hearing loss in children with Kawasaki disease.
- To assess hearing loss in a geographically and ethnically diverse patient group.
- To evaluate the persistence of hearing deficits following acute KD.
Main Methods:
- Prospective, multicenter study involving 62 pediatric patients with acute KD.
- Initial audiologic evaluation within 30 days of fever onset.
- Follow-up audiologic evaluation after disease resolution; risk factor questionnaire administered.
Main Results:
- 30.6% of patients had sensorineural hearing loss at initial evaluation.
- 5.5% had sensorineural hearing loss upon reevaluation.
- No specific risk factors for hearing loss were identified.
Conclusions:
- Transient sensorineural hearing loss is a frequent complication of acute KD.
- Persistent hearing loss following KD is uncommon.
- Awareness of potential hearing loss is important, but routine audiologic screening is not recommended.
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