What Is the Cause of About Half of All Congenital

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Multiple Choice

What is the cause of about half of all congenital hearing loss cases?

• A) Genetic factors
• B) Infections during pregnancy
• C) Infections after birth and throughout life
• D) Normal aging effects later in life

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