Cochleo-vestibular attacks of viral origin
Barthelemy, M.
Acta Oto-Rhino-Laryngologica Belgica 39(5): 844-855
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-6497 PMID: 3006424 Document Number: 246612
The viral etiology of some cochlear or vestibular lesions is well documented. Concerning the cochlear congenital lesions, the cytomegalovirus is becoming the main etiologic factor, while the rubella vaccination has shown its efficiency in the United States. The acquired hearing or vestibular diseases were briefly reviewed as well as the pathology and their therapeutic considerations.