Sentences with phrase «cause inherited deafness»

Gene mutations at more than 200 locations on the genome cause inherited deafness, which accounts for about half of deafness in general.

Not exact matches

Researchers have confirmed that one type of genetic mutation causes inherited profound deafness, while another mutation thought to cause deafness does not.

Deafness in dogs can result from many causes (aging, drug toxicity, noise, infection, trauma), but the cause of significant concern to owners of Catahoulas and other similarly affected breeds is congenital sensorineural deafness, because it appears to be inDeafness in dogs can result from many causes (aging, drug toxicity, noise, infection, trauma), but the cause of significant concern to owners of Catahoulas and other similarly affected breeds is congenital sensorineural deafness, because it appears to be indeafness, because it appears to be inherited.

Congenital deafness in dogs (or other animals) can be acquired [caused by intrauterine infections, ototoxic drugs like gentamicin, liver disorders, or other toxic exposures before or soon after birth] or inherited.