Effect of HIV Infection and Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy on Hearing Function

201535 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Jean Valentin F. Fokouo · Université de Yaoundé I

Jean Espoir E. Vokwely · Université de Yaoundé I

Jean Jacques Noubiap

Brice Nouthé · University of British Columbia

Joseline Zafack · Université Laval

Esthelle Stéphanie Minka Ngom · University of Douala

Asmaou Bouba Dalil · Yaoundé General Hospital

Abstract

Hearing loss is more frequent in HIV-infected patients compared with uninfected patients. Therefore, HIV-infected patients need special audiologic care. Further studies are needed because controversy remains regarding the factors that lead to ear damage.

Topics & Keywords

Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments Fungal Infections and Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery

Volume 141, Issue 5, pp. 436-436

DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2015.125

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