DEAFNEDD IN CHILDREN
Causes of hearing impairment
>>Genetic causes
Autosomal recessive
Autosomal dominant
X-linked
Mitochondrial
>>Nongenetic
Congenital rubella syndrome
Cytomegalovirus
Congenital syphilis
>>Environmental causes
Hypoxia
Hyperbilirubinemia
Low birth weight
Infections
Ototoxic drugs
Trauma
>>Acquired causes
Meningitis
Measles
Mumps
>>Idiopathic Investiation
Paediatric history
Family histoy
Clinical examination
Audiology
>>Support and education
Hearing aids
The education of children