Scientists have identified a new coronavirus symptom

There have been cases where, in severe cases of coronavirus, this symptom turned into complete hearing loss in the future.

Changes in hearing may indicate a coronavirus infection, scientists from University College London and the Royal National Committee said, the Express newspaper reported Oct. 18.

Some COVID-19 patients have reported ringing or tinnitus without any external stimulus before detecting an infection and other symptoms.

In addition, there have been cases in which in patients with severe coronavirus, this symptom turned into a complete hearing loss in the future.

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In this regard, the scientists urged doctors to pay attention to any changes in the hearing of patients and to take preventive measures to treat them when they are diagnosed with COVID-19.

Previously, British scientists found that kidney disease doubles the risk of death from coronavirus infection.

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