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Hindi Journal of Otology & RhinologyISSN: 2324-8785
Adekunle Adekola Author
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Drug analysis
effects of injectable aminoglycosides on the auditory performance of individuals with drug resistant tuberculosis in osun state, nigeria
Biography
Dr. Adekunle Adekola, MD is a Pulmonologist in Lewisville, TX. Dr. Adekola has more experience with Pulmonary Vascular Conditions and Sleep Apnea than other specialists in his area. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Medical City Las Colinas and Medical City Lewisville. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments.
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Research Article Open Access
Effects of Injectable Aminoglycosides on the Auditory Performance of Individuals with Drug Resistant Tuberculosis in Osun State, Nigeria
Author(s): Ayo Osisanya, Adekunle Adekola and Patience Oyeme Fada
Ototoxicity caused by injectable aminoglycosides are capable of causing cochleotoxicity which is characterised as death of auditory hair cells (hearing loss) and vestibulotoxicity manifesting as balance disorders. Ototoxicity is always as a result of insidious effects of aminoglycosides on auditory system, with a kind of irreversible (permanent) hearing loss which is common among individuals being treated for Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (DRTB). Therefore, this study examined the effect of injectable aminoglycosides on the auditory performance of patients with DRTB in Osun state. Twenty (20) DRTB patients comprising of 14 males and 6 females were purposively selected to participate in this ex post facto research. Instruments used include Otoscope to diagnose infection of the middle ear a... view more»
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