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K Gerstacker1, I Speck2, S Riemann2
1Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Germany. kathrin.gerstacker@uniklinik-freiburg.de.
Sudden hearing loss, including deafness, can be a complication of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) infection, also known as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This case highlights the potential auditory impacts of COVID-19, necessitating interventions like cochlear implants and hearing aids.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurology
Background:
- Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) infection, causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has been linked to various neurological complications.
- Auditory system dysfunction is an emerging concern associated with severe COVID-19.
- Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is a critical condition requiring prompt evaluation and management.
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