Azithromycin and Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Adults: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Objective:To examine whether short-term use of azithromycin increases the risk of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in adults with uncomplicated infections.Study Design:A retrospective cohort study using Medicaid claims data, 1999 to 2010.Patients:Adults (18–64 years old) who had continuous enrollme