Association of herpes simplex virus infection with hearing loss: a cross-sectional study using NHANES data from 2011 to 2012 and 2015 to 2016.

Yingqiang LiBo SuXiaodi WangHanqi ChuDan Bing

Published in: BMJ open (2024)

Our findings suggest an association between HSV-1 infection or coinfections with HSV-1 and HSV-2 and the presence of hearing impairment. The association appears particularly pronounced among younger individuals and those with a lower BMI. Further prospective research is needed to explore the causal impact of HSV on auditory function.

Keyphrases

herpes simplex virus
hearing loss
body mass index
physical activity
working memory
weight gain
big data
machine learning
artificial intelligence
weight loss