Why Does Gentamicin Cause Hearing Loss? The Mechanisms of Ototoxicity
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In some studies, the risk of hearing loss in patients who received Gentamicin was as high as 25 percent, highlighting the serious side effect known as ototoxicity. This occurs because gentamicin, a powerful antibiotic, can damage the delicate sensory hair cells of the inner ear, leading to permanent hearing impairment. But beyond simple damage, **why does gentamicin cause hearing loss** through complex, multi-faceted mechanisms?
