A case of sudden mixed hearing loss in SARS-CoV-2

The current global pandemic caused by coronavirus has uncovered multiple symptoms, including sudden hearing loss in either one or both ears, with different outcomes. We present a 68-year-old female with sudden onset bilateral hearing loss, fever, generalized body weakness, and gastrointestinal distu...

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Published inSAGE open medical case reports Vol. 10; p. 2050313X221080642
Main Authors Sadiq, Abid M, Katundu, Denis R, Akrabi, Huda F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.02.2022
Sage Publications Ltd
SAGE Publishing
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Case Report
Case reports
COVID-19
Hearing loss
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2
hearing loss
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Summary:The current global pandemic caused by coronavirus has uncovered multiple symptoms, including sudden hearing loss in either one or both ears, with different outcomes. We present a 68-year-old female with sudden onset bilateral hearing loss, fever, generalized body weakness, and gastrointestinal disturbances. She tested positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, was isolated, and was treated with a variety of medications for 5 days before being discharged home to self-isolate. The audiological assessment revealed both sensorineural and conductive hearing loss with a progressive favorable outcome on follow-up visits, with resolution occurring approximately 2 months after the onset. The majority of cases have reported sensorineural hearing loss. However, this case is one of the few that has reported mixed hearing loss. This report highlights an alternate clinical feature of the coronavirus that requires a comprehensive audiological examination by clinicians to ensure proper identification and treatment.
ISSN:2050-313X
2050-313X
DOI:10.1177/2050313X221080642