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Neuro-rehabilitation Approach for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Published on: January 25, 2016
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Sudden sensorineural hearing loss after Covid-19 infection
Muhammad Hammad Deewani1, Moghira Iqbal Siddiqui2
1Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|July 10, 2023
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic may cause new symptoms, including sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). This case report highlights a potential link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and SNHL, emphasizing the need for awareness.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic presents numerous challenges, including managing both known and emerging symptoms.
- Viral infections are known causes of neurological deficits, suggesting a potential link to auditory system dysfunction.
Observation:
- A case study is presented involving a patient who experienced sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL).
- The onset of SNHL occurred following a confirmed COVID-19 infection.
Findings:
- This case suggests a possible correlation between COVID-19 (caused by SARS-CoV-2) and the development of sensorineural hearing loss.
- The viral etiology of neurological symptoms supports investigating SARS-CoV-2's impact on the auditory pathway.
Implications:
- Highlighting novel symptoms like SNHL associated with COVID-19 is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
- Further research is warranted to understand the mechanisms linking SARS-CoV-2 infection to hearing loss and to develop effective interventions.
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