Influenza A (H1N1): a rare cause of deafness in two children.
J Laryngol Otol
; 126(12): 1274-5, 2012 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
We report deafness occurring as an extremely rare complication of influenza A caused by the H1N1 virus ('swine flu'), in two children.METHODS:
Case reports and review of the literature concerning influenza A (H1N1) and acquired viral infection causing deafness.RESULTS:
Two children with normal hearing developed bilateral deafness following influenza A (H1N1). The diagnosis was confirmed using polymerase chain reaction. Both patients were treated with oseltamivir.CONCLUSION:
Following a review of the literature, these two patients appear to be the first reported cases of bilateral deafness following influenza A (H1N1).
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Assunto principal:
Antivirais
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Perda Auditiva Súbita
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Influenza Humana
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Vírus da Influenza A Subtipo H1N1
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2012
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Article