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An overview of risk factors, management and prevention of cochlear implant infections

With cochlear implantation becoming increasingly performed worldwide, an understanding of the risk factors, preventive measures, and management of cochlear implant (CI) infection remains important given the significant morbidity and cost it conveys.

Citation:
MacKay CI, Kuthubutheen J, Campbell AJ. An overview of risk factors, management and prevention of cochlear implant infections. Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2024;37(3):220-5.

Keywords:
Antibacterial agents; therapeutic use; cochlear implants; microbiology; pneumococcal vaccines; prosthesis-related infections; staphylococcal infections

Abstract:
With cochlear implantation becoming increasingly performed worldwide, an understanding of the risk factors, preventive measures, and management of cochlear implant (CI) infection remains important given the significant morbidity and cost it conveys.