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[Sudden deafness and increased toxoplasmosis IgM titer]
A Schlottmann1, D Kleemann, K Kranz
1Hals-Nasen-Ohrenklinik und Poliklinik Otto Körner, Medizinischen Fakultät, Universität Rostock.
Laryngo- Rhino- Otologie
|November 1, 1996
Summary
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss can be caused by acquired toxoplasmosis (toxoplasma gondii infection). Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial, though hearing loss may not fully recover.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurology
Background:
- Congenital toxoplasmosis (toxoplasma gondii infection) can damage the prenatal inner ear.
- Postnatal toxoplasmosis as a cause of inner ear damage is rarely documented.