Could sudden sensorineural hearing loss be the sole manifestation of COVID-19? An investigation into SARS-COV-2 in the etiology of sudden sensorineural hearing loss
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2020Author
Kilic, Osman
Tayyar Kalcioglu, Mahmut
Cag, Yasemin
Tuysuz, Ozan
Pektas, Emel
Caskurlu, Hulya
Cetın, Ferihan
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Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus
2 (SARS-CoV-2) in patients presenting with only sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHNL) during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: The study included five male patients who presented with the sole complaint of unilateral
SSNHL to the otolaryngology outpatient clinic between 03–12 April 2020. The patients were referred to
the infectious diseases clinic to be evaluated for SARS-CoV-2 by real time polymerase chain reaction (RTPCR) testing.
Results: RT-PCR testing for SARS-CoV-2 was positive in one of the patients and negative in the other four
patients. A positive response to COVID-19-specific treatment in the SARS-CoV-2 positive SSNHL patient
was noted.
Conclusion: It should be remembered that non-specific symptoms such as SSNHL could be the only sign
with which to recognize a COVID-19 case. Awareness of such a non-specific presentation of COVID-19
patients is crucial during this pandemic period for preventing infectious spread through isolation and
early initiation of COVID-19 targeted treatment
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COVID-19; Sudden sensorineural hearing loss; Pandemic; Severe acute respiratory syndrome; Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Link to resource
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