Congenital hearing loss

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In the meanwhile, click on the links below to find out more about congenital hearing loss - a hearing loss which is present at the time of birth, or very soon after birth.

Genetic causes
A  hearing loss may occur when the baby receives a gene that causes hearing loss from one or both of its parents.
Genetic hearing loss

Prematurity
Premature babies face an increased risk of complications. Some of these complications such as infections, lack of oxygen and jaundice may cause hearing loss. Some medications given to premature babies for these complications may also cause hearing loss.

Drugs and hearing loss - RNID
Jaundice in newborn babies - NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

Infections
Infections that a mother has during pregnancy may cause a hearing loss in her baby.

Cytomegalovirus and permanent hearing loss in children - Queensland Health
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) - The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Cytomegalovirus -_Parenting and Child Health
Rubella - Better Health Channel
Congenital syphilis - MedlinePlus