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Abstract:
The possibility of mumps was considered in 33 children with profound unilateral sensorineural hearing loss of unknown origin. Fifteen gave a history of mumps, of whom 12 contracted the infection between the last normal and first abnormal hearing tests. Hearing should be tested after mumps infection.
Insights
Mumps infection can cause profound unilateral sensorineural hearing loss in children. Early hearing tests after mumps are crucial for timely diagnosis and intervention in affected children.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in children can have various etiologies.
- Mumps virus is a known cause of SNHL, but its role in unilateral cases requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the potential link between mumps infection and profound unilateral SNHL of unknown origin in children.
- To determine the timing of mumps infection relative to the onset of hearing loss.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 33 children diagnosed with profound unilateral SNHL.
- Assessed history of mumps infection and timing of disease onset relative to audiological assessments.
Main Results:
- Fifteen of the 33 children reported a history of mumps.
- In 12 of these 15 children, mumps infection occurred between documented normal and abnormal hearing tests, indicating a potential causal link.
Conclusions:
- Mumps infection is a significant potential cause of acquired profound unilateral SNHL in children.
- Routine audiological evaluation following mumps infection is recommended to detect and manage hearing loss promptly.