Case Report: Kanamycin Ototoxicity and MDR-TB Treatment Regimen.
Bahru MantefardoGizaw SisayPublished in: International medical case reports journal (2021)
Injectable-containing MDR-TB regimens can cause permanent hearing loss. Hearing loss during treatment for MDR-TB with kanamycin can occur at any time. Systematic monitoring of AEs during and after the end of treatment needs to be strengthened in most TB programs. It is important to monitor for hearing loss and kidney function.