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Mitochondrial mutation m.1555A>G as a risk factor for failed newborn hearing screening in a large cohort of preterm infants.
BMC pediatrics - 26 Aug 2014
Göpel Wolfgang, Berkowski Sandra, Preuss Michael, Ziegler Andreas, Küster Helmut, Felderhoff-Müser Ursula, Gortner Ludwig, Mögel Michael, Härtel Christoph, Herting Egbert
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The mitochondrial m.1555A>G mutation is associated with a high rate of permanent hearing loss, if aminoglycosides are given. Preterm infants have an increased risk of permanent hearing loss and are frequently treated with aminoglycoside antibiotics. METHODS: We genotyped preterm infants with a birth weight below 1500 grams who were prospectively enrolled in a large cohort study for the m.1555A>G...
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