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S Ümit Sarici1, Muhittin A Serdar2, M Rusen Dündaröz1
1Department of Pediatrics, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey.
Iron-deficiency anemia in infants did not show significant auditory dysfunction via brainstem auditory-evoked potentials. Auditory function remained unchanged after iron therapy, suggesting moderate anemia may not impact hearing.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Neurology
- Hematology
Background:
- Iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) can impact infant development.
- Brainstem auditory-evoked potentials (BAEPs) assess central nervous system auditory function noninvasively.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of IDA on auditory functions in infants using BAEPs.
- To assess if iron therapy improves auditory function in infants with IDA.
Main Methods:
- BAEPs were recorded in 20 infants with IDA and 20 healthy controls.
- BAEPs were re-evaluated in the IDA group after 3 months of oral iron therapy.
Main Results:
- No significant difference in BAEPs was found between infants with IDA and controls.
- No statistically significant changes in BAEPs were observed before and after iron therapy in the IDA group.
Conclusions:
- Moderate IDA in infants did not demonstrate significant auditory dysfunction via BAEPs.
- Further research is needed to determine the effects of severe IDA on auditory function.
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