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SARS-CoV-2 infection of the inner ear
SARS-CoV-2 infection of 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.

·nih.gov·
SARS-CoV-2 infection of the inner ear