Publications by authors named "Delicia Appana"
S Afr J Commun Disord
November 2016
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on the occurrence of hearing loss among patients with multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) who were treated with aminoglycosides, revealing significant audiological effects over six months.
- Hearing loss, primarily bilateral sensorineural, affected 52% of participants just one month after starting treatment, with progression noted from mild to profound levels by the end of the study.
- The research underscores the need for high-frequency audiometry in monitoring ototoxicity, as traditional methods may miss early signs of hearing impairment, highlighting the importance of providing audiological services to this vulnerable patient group.
