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Study finds the SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect the inner ear | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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The SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect cells of the inner ear, including hair cells, which are critical for both hearing and balance, a new study suggests. Researchers from MIT and Massachusetts Eye and Ear also found that the pattern of infection seen in human ear tissue is consistent with the symptoms seen in a study of 10 Covid-19 patients who reported a variety of ear-related symptoms.

The prevalence of auditory symptoms in Covid-19 patients is unknown, but infection of the inner ears may be responsible for hearing and balance problems. Anne Trafton | MIT News Office Publication Date : October 29, 2021 Press Inquiries Press Contact : Sarah McDonnell Email: s_mcd@mit.edu Phone: 617-253-8923 Fax: 617-258-8762 MIT News Office Media Download ↓ Download Image Caption : A new study from MIT and Massachusetts Eye and Ear provides evidence that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect cells of the inner ear. Credits : Image: Christine Daniloff, MIT *Terms of Use: Images for download on the M

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