Streptomycin ototoxicity in the unborn child
Date
1981-08
Authors
Donald, P. R.
Sellars, S. L.
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Abstract
Streptomycin has been used in pregnant patients for more than 30 years. Some doubt, however, still exists with regard to its effects on the ear of the unborn child. Thirty-three children whose mothers had received streptomycin during pregnancy were followed up and their hearing tested. A minor degree of hearing loss which could possibly be due to the action of streptomycin was found in only 2 children.
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The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
Keywords
Streptomycin, Fetus -- Diseases
Citation
Donald, P. R., Sellars, S. L. 1981. Streptomycin ototoxicity in the unborn child. SA medical journal, 22 August: 316-318.