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What causes hearing loss in newborns?

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What causes hearing loss in newborns?

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There are many causes of hearing loss in newborns. Some may be temporary and easily corrected. For example, a blockage of the ear canal, or fluid in the middle ear may cause a hearing loss. Some hearing loss is permanent and may only be corrected by hearing aids or other listening devices. Some infections that mothers may have during pregnancy, such as Rubella, may cause an infant’s hearing loss at birth. Hearing loss may also be passed on in families. Sometimes there is no known cause for hearing loss in newborns. For list of known causes of hearing loss in newborns, click here.