Congenital Cytomegalovirus-Related Hearing Loss.
Nicoleta GanaIulia HuluțăMihai-Ștefan CătănescuLivia-Mihaela ApostolFlorina Mihaela NedeleaRomina-Marina SimaRadu BotezatuAnca Maria PanaitescuDiana Antonia IordachescuPublished in: Audiology research (2024)
Congenital hearing loss is a significant global health concern that affects millions of newborns and infants worldwide, posing substantial challenges for affected individuals, their families, and healthcare systems. This condition, present at birth, can stem from genetic factors, in utero exposures, infections, or complications during pregnancy or childbirth. The spectrum of congenital hearing loss ranges from mild to profound, impacting the development of speech, language, and cognitive skills, thereby influencing educational achievements, social integration, and future employment opportunities. Early detection and intervention strategies, such as newborn hearing screenings, genetic counseling, and the use of hearing aids or cochlear implants, are crucial for mitigating these impacts. This review article aims to explore the diagnostic approaches and management strategies for congenital cytomegalovirus-related hearing loss, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary care and the potential for technological advances to improve outcomes for affected individuals.
Keyphrases
- hearing loss
- healthcare
- global health
- epstein barr virus
- randomized controlled trial
- pregnant women
- genome wide
- public health
- palliative care
- autism spectrum disorder
- intellectual disability
- metabolic syndrome
- dna methylation
- risk factors
- chronic pain
- antiretroviral therapy
- adipose tissue
- human immunodeficiency virus
- low birth weight
- men who have sex with men
- health information
- hepatitis c virus
- medical students
- weight loss