Comprehensive clinical and genetic profiling of Vietnamese pediatric hearing loss: A Multi-region exome sequencing study
Congenital hearing loss (HL) in the Vietnamese population remains largely understudied, despite the country's significant genetic and ethnic diversity. This lack of data limits our understanding of the underlying genetic etiology and hinders the development of effective, population-specific diagnostic and screening strategies. To address this gap, the present study aims to characterize the genetic landscape of HL in a representative Vietnamese pediatric cohort, providing new insights into rare and inherited variants and laying the groundwork for more accurate diagnosis, early screening, and targeted prevention efforts in underserved populations.