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Mumps meningoencephalitis effect on hearing

Güler Kanra1, Ates Kara, Ali Bülent Cengiz

  • 1Pediatric Infectious Disease Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
|January 1, 2003
PubMed

Insights

Mumps meningoencephalitis significantly increases the risk of sensorineural hearing loss compared to uncomplicated mumps. Audiologic tests reveal higher hearing thresholds in children with mumps meningoencephalitis.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Sensorineural hearing loss is a recognized complication of mumps.
  • Mumps meningoencephalitis represents a severe form of mumps affecting the central nervous system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare hearing thresholds in children with mumps meningoencephalitis, uncomplicated mumps, and healthy controls.
  • To determine the specific impact of mumps meningoencephalitis on hearing function.

Main Methods:

  • Audiologic tests were conducted on three groups: children with mumps meningoencephalitis (n=26), uncomplicated mumps (n=25), and controls (n=20).
  • Hearing level thresholds were measured at speech and high frequencies for both ears.

Main Results:

  • Children with mumps meningoencephalitis exhibited significantly higher mean hearing thresholds across various high frequencies compared to uncomplicated mumps cases.
  • Mumps meningoencephalitis cases showed elevated hearing thresholds at most frequencies compared to controls.
  • Uncomplicated mumps cases also demonstrated higher mean hearing thresholds than controls at specific speech and high frequencies.

Conclusions:

  • Mumps meningoencephalitis poses a greater risk for developing sensorineural hearing loss than uncomplicated mumps.
  • Early audiological assessment is crucial for children diagnosed with mumps meningoencephalitis.

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