Association of herpes simplex virus infection with hearing loss: a cross-sectional study using NHANES data from 2011 to 2012 and 2015 to 2016.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate the relationship between herpes simplex virus (HSV) and hearing loss using comprehensive population-based research.

Design

This cross-sectional study utilised data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to examine the relationship between HSV (types 1 and 2) and hearing loss. The final sample comprised 4608 participants aged 20-49 years. Weighted multivariate regression, subgroup and sensitivity analyses were employed for statistical evaluations.

Setting

Utilising the NHANES data, this cross-sectional study provides insights into the American population aged 20-49 years.

Participants

The study includes 4608 participants from the NHANES 2011-2012 and 2015-2016 cycles, focusing on those with complete data on H

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11418561 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature