#tinnitus "#balance problems"

Study finds the SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect the inner ear

“Study finds the SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect the inner ear The prevalence of auditory symptoms in Covid-19 patients is unknown, but infection of the inner ears may be responsible for hearing and balance problems.”

Study finds the SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect the inner ear The prevalence of auditory symptoms in Covid-19 patients is unknown, but infection of the inner ears may be responsible for hearing and balance problems.

#hearing loss #Ears #tinnitus #vertigo #balance problems #vestibular dysfunction #Post-Acute Conditions #Long Covid

·news.mit.edu·Dec 4, 2024

Study finds the SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect the inner ear

How COVID-19 Can Attack the Inner Ear

“New research finds that cells in the ear are susceptible to infection with SARS-CoV-2, causing symptoms that include dizziness, ear ringing, and hearing loss.

Experts say that other viruses may also cause hearing loss, and newborns can be especially at risk.”

New research finds that cells in the ear are susceptible to infection with SARS-CoV-2, causing symptoms that include dizziness, ear ringing, and hearing loss. Experts say that other viruses may also cause hearing loss, and newborns can be especially at risk.

#vestibular dysfunction #hearing loss #balance problems #dizziness #Post-Acute Conditions #long covid #brain #kids #pregnancy #ears #tinnitus #labyrinthitis #vertigo

·healthline.com·Sep 27, 2024

How COVID-19 Can Attack the Inner Ear

SARS-CoV-2 infection of the inner ear

SARS-CoV-2 can infect inner ear cells, specifically hair cells and Schwann cells, which are crucial for hearing and balance.

Some COVID-19 patients developed hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo, suggesting a link between the virus and these symptoms.

#Ears #hearing loss #vertigo #Schwann Cells #balance problems #tinnitus #Post-Acute Conditions #Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

·nih.gov·Jun 14, 2023

SARS-CoV-2 infection of the inner ear