Chikungunya virus induced sudden sensorineural hearing loss
Autor(es): Bhavana Kranti, Tyagi Isha, Kapila Rajeev Kumar
Resumo: The aim of this study is to demonstrate the association of Chikungunya virus - sudden sensorineural hearing loss. In the case report described we had a case which developed sudden unilateral sensorineural hearing loss following chikungunya fever. A 15-year-old female presented to us with the complains of unilateral sudden onset of hearing loss following an episode of fever, arthralgia - rashes 1 month ago. At the time of these symptoms there were many cases of chikungunya fever in the city, three being in her locality. Clinically Chikungunya fever was suspected - a positive serological test further confirmed our diagnosis. The hearing loss could thus be attributed to Chikungunya virus. Viruses have always been implicated in causing sudden sensorineural hearing loss but Chikungunya virus as a cause has not been documented earlier making this case report a unique one.
Palavras-Chave: Chikungunya virus; Sudden sensorineural hearing loss; Chikungunya fever
Imprenta: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, v. 72, n. 2, p. 257-259, 2008
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2007.09.022
Descritores: Chikungunya virus - Pathogenesis ; Chikungunya virus - Viral infections ; Chikungunya virus - Serological diagnosis ; Chikungunya Virus - Virus ; Chikungunya virus - Chikungunya fever
Data de publicação: 2008
