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Cholarmphenicol ototoxicity

A Case Report

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

S. Md. Iqbal  and
C. B. P. Srivatsav
S. Md. Iqbal
Affiliation:
Senior specialist in E.N.T.
C. B. P. Srivatsav
Affiliation:
Speech therapist and audiologist.
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Abstract

A case of bilateral profound sensori-neural hearing loss following systemic administration of chloramphenicol is reported because of its rarity. The hearing loss was gradually progressive, involving one ear; and with a repeat course of the drug, the other ear too was involved. An idiosyncratic or allergic response to previous exposure to the drug may be the cause of the toxicity. One should be careful in prescribing the drug repeatedly; when this is done, the patient must be carefully observed for possible toxic effects.

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Clinical records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 98 , Issue 5 , May 1984 , pp. 523 - 525
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1984

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