Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Pediatric, Young Adult Patients Associated With Macrolide Use

AUTHOR:

Scott T. Vergano, MD

A 13-year-old boy presents with hearing loss to a pediatric clinic. According to his records, he received azithromycin to treat a case of bronchitis a year earlier. His parents ask what is causing the sudden onset hearing loss.

How do you advise your patient?

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