[Sudden hearing loss and HIV infection].
A case is reported of left sudden hearing loss in a 29-year-old male with HIV infection and a history right sudden hearing loss 2 years earlier. The low frequency of sudden hearing loss in HIV+ patients is discussed. Neurosyphilis and cryptococcus infection were ruled out. The patient recovered his hearing in the left ear after three days of treatment with intravenous piracetam, 10 g/day.
Solanellas Soler
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J
Servicio de ORL, Hospital Unviersitario de Valme, Sevilla.
Soldado Patiño
L
L
Lozano De León
F
F
D000328:Adult; D001299:Audiometry; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000150:complications*; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
Sordera brusca e infección por el VIH.