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Underestimated Subsequent Sensorineural Hearing Loss after Septicemia.
Chun-Gu Cheng1,2, Yu-Hsuan Chen3, Yin-Han Chang4
1Department of Emergency, Taoyuan Armed Forces General Hospital, Taoyuan 32549, Taiwan.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
|November 25, 2023
Summary
Septicemia significantly increases the risk of developing sensorineural hearing loss. This study highlights the need for clinical awareness and preventative strategies for hearing complications following sepsis.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Hearing loss following septicemia is under-recognized despite evidence in animal models.
- Previous studies suggest a substantially increased long-term risk of hearing loss in young adults post-septicemia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between septicemia and the incidence of sensorineural hearing loss in adult patients.
- To identify risk factors contributing to hearing loss in patients with a history of sepsis.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of inpatient data from the Taiwan Insurance Database.
- Inclusion of adult patients diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss, with controls matched at a 1:5 ratio.
- Logistic regression analysis to determine associations between sepsis, comorbidities, and hearing loss.
Main Results:
- Sepsis was significantly associated with an increased odds of hearing loss (OR: 3.052).
- Comorbidities like autoimmune disease (OR: 5.828), brain injury (OR: 2.264), and ischemic stroke (OR: 1.47) were also linked to hearing loss.
Conclusions:
- Septicemia is a risk factor for subsequent sensorineural hearing loss.
- Mechanisms may involve sepsis-induced apoptosis and ischemia leading to cochlear hair cell damage.
- Clinical vigilance for hearing complications post-sepsis is crucial for timely intervention.
