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Can a baby be horn with hearing loss due to his mother having viral infection of hsv 2 and not actually be infected with hsv 2?
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No: There are number of other causes for hearing defect in infants. CMV and rubella are more common infectious causes. Infants born with craniofacial abnormalities, e.g., malformed ear or cleft palate, are higher risk. Low birth weight below 1500 gm increases risk as well.
Answered 6/10/2014
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