Publications by authors named "Maria Muthoka"
Otol Neurotol
August 2018
Article Synopsis
- This study reviews the literature on sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) linked to congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infections, focusing on natural history and rehabilitation outcomes.*
-
- A systematic search identified 36 relevant studies, revealing that 0.2 to 1% of newborns have cCMV, with SNHL affecting 8 to 32% of infants, often progressively and sometimes developing later in life.*
-
- Cochlear implantation (CI) is shown to significantly enhance hearing and language skills for children with cCMV-related hearing loss, and ongoing audiologic follow-up is crucial due to the risk of delayed hearing loss.*
