Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Streptomycin how does affect ears does it cause deafness?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Toxic to hair cells: This antibiotic can become concentrated in the fluid of the inner ear. It causes a toxic reaction to the hair cells of the inner ear, at high levels it can kill off these hair cells with permanent hearing loss. Careful monitoring of levels of the antibiotic are necessary. There are better and less toxic antibiotics now in use.
Answered 8/30/2012
5.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Any treatment for haflf deaf (left ear) caused by pendred syndrom?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can tinnitus *lead* to deafness, or damage your ear or neurological system? The cause-effect wording is intentional.
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
If you are born with chronic middle ear disease with cartilage growing behind your ear drum can that cause u to be born deaf in that ear?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can a lodged piece of cotton in one`s ear cause deafness?
Can blowing your nose to much cause an ear go deaf from damage?
Suddenly half dear. My left ear totally deaf. My doc can't do anything. What may caused it?
What could cause deafness in one ear?
Sudden left ear deafness with dizziness since yesterday. What could cause it?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
