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, cilt.42, sa.4, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 42 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2021.102982
  • Dergi Adı: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: SARS-CoV-2, Infants, Pregnancy, Cochlear functions
  • İnönü Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.