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Infections during pregnancy: Maternal
rubella,
syphilis, etc.
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Low birth weight
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Birth asphyxia: Lack of oxygen at time of birth
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Ototoxic drugs: Inappropriate use of "ear-unfriendly" drugs during pregnancy, like aminoglycosides, cytotoxic drugs, antimalarials, diuretics, etc.
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Neonatal jaundice: Severe jaundice in baby right after birth
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Hearing loss is present at or acquired soon after birth.
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Illness: Meningitis, measles, mumps, otitis media, etc.
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Conventional Medications: Antibiotics like gentamicin, erythromycin, etc. and antimalarial medicines
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Trauma: Head injury, perforation of the eardrum, fractured skull
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Noise: Excessive noise, including working with noisy machinery, and exposure to loud music, gunfire or explosions
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Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis)
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Wax or foreign bodies blocking the ear canal
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Hearing loss can occur at any age.
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