Intrauterine Infection Causing Neonatal Hearing Loss

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Tharangrut Hanprasertpong

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Hearing is an important sensory function for human life. Congenital hearing loss is the most common sensory loss in newborn. The hearing loss affects the learning capability, working, daily life function and requires financial support for healthcare. Half of hearing loss affecting newborn is caused by intrauterine infection. Two leading pathogens that cause hearing loss are rubella and cytomegalovirus. Incidence of congenital infection varies depend on type of organism and geographic. This review article discusses the incidence, natural history, presenting signs and symptoms, diagnostic tools, proper management and prevention for neonatal hearing loss caused by intrauterine infection.

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Hanprasertpong, T. (2016). Intrauterine Infection Causing Neonatal Hearing Loss. Vajira Medical Journal : Journal of Urban Medicine, 60(3), 223–234. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/VMED/article/view/192705
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