What Risk Factors Can Cause a Sensorineural Hearing Impairment in an Infant

question 31

Multiple Choice

What risk factors can cause a sensorineural hearing impairment in an infant? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Cat scratch disease
• B) Bacterial meningitis
• C) Childhood case of measles
• D) Childhood case of chicken pox
• E) Administration of aminoglycosides for more than 5 days

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