Evaluation of cochlear functions in infants exposed to SARS-CoV-2 intrauterine

Celik T., Simsek A., Koca C. F., Aydin Ş., Yasar S.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY, vol.42, no.4, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 42 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2021.102982
  • Journal Name: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Keywords: SARS-CoV-2, Infants, Pregnancy, Cochlear functions
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: The novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) caused an acute respiratory illness named COVID-19 and the disease spread all over the World. Fever, cough, fatigue, gastrointestinal infection symptoms form the main clinical symptoms. Pregnants and newborns form a vulnerable population and urgent measures must be addressed. Studies about the effect of COVID-19 on pregnant women, developing fetuses, and infants are limited. Various viral diseases can cause congenital or acquired, unilateral or bilateral hearing loss.