Middle Ear Effusion in Children With Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection.

摘要: Background Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is well described in children with congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, but limited data are available on middle ear effusion (MEE) occurrence this population. We assessed the prevalence of MEE and degree transient change associated among CMV infection. Methods Children infection enrolled a longitudinal study received tympanometric testing during scheduled follow-up visits annually up to 6 years age. used generalized linear mixed-effect logistic regression model compare odds MEE, defined as type B tympanogram (normal canal volume little tympanic membrane movement) patients categorized symptomatic or asymptomatic based presence CMV-associated signs newborn period. Results Forty-four (61%) 72 24 (28%) 87 had ≥1 visit MEE. After controlling for number visits, significantly higher (odds ratio: 2.09; 95% confidence interval: 1.39-3.14) than patients. Transient decrease ranged from 10 40 dB, measured by audiometric air-bone gap 11 Conclusions Among CMV, can result decrease, which reduce efficacy aid those SNHL. It warranted that SNHL receive routine audiologic better manage amplification levels.