Journal Reviews

Herpes zoster and SSNHL

7 July 2020 | | Audiology - Adult, Rhinology / Sinus, Skull Base Surgery | Herpes zoster, cohort studies, epidemiology, hearing loss, longitudinal studies, risk factor, sudden

Some studies suggest that viral infections may increase the risk of a sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). The described longitudinal study explored whether herpes zoster may be a factor that increases the risk of SSNHL. Medical history in reference to...