What are the Risk Factors for Hearing Loss in Newborns?
Several risk factors can increase the likelihood of hearing loss in newborns, including: - Family history of permanent childhood hearing loss - Infections during pregnancy, such as cytomegalovirus (CMV), rubella, or herpes - Premature birth or low birth weight - Prolonged NICU stay - Exposure to ototoxic medications - Jaundice requiring an exchange transfusion
