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Virginia Fancello1, Giuseppe Fancello2, Stavros Hatzopoulos1
1ENT & Audiology Unit, Department of Neurosciences, University Hospital of Ferrara, 44124 Ferrara, Italy.
Audiology Research
|June 23, 2022
Summary
COVID-19 infection may cause sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), impacting inner ear function. Further research is needed to understand the long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 on hearing and cochlear health.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurology
Background:
- COVID-19 (caused by SARS-CoV-2) can lead to neurological complications.
- The inner ear is susceptible to viral infections, with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) reported post-SARS-CoV-2.
- Understanding the link between COVID-19 and SNHL is crucial due to potential long-term morbidity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the literature and evaluate the potential association between COVID-19 infection and sensorineural hearing loss.
- To synthesize current evidence on how SARS-CoV-2 may affect cochlear function.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature review was conducted.
- Existing studies and case reports on COVID-19 and SNHL were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Preliminary data suggest a possible link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and impaired cochlear function.
- The available evidence is limited, with few published reports on this specific association.
Conclusions:
- SARS-CoV-2 may potentially impact inner ear function, leading to sensorineural hearing loss.
- More extensive cohort and prospective studies are required to confirm the long-term effects of COVID-19 on hearing and the inner ear.
