Deafness Gene Mutations in Newborns in the Foshan Area of South China With Bloodspot-Based Genetic Screening Tests.

Conclusions Our study showed that the c.235 del C GJB2 mutation was the leading deafness-related mutation in the Foshan area of South China. Deafness gene mutations screening in newborns detected by bloodspot-based genetic screening tests can help the diagnosis of newborn congenital hearing loss. PMID: 32208970 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: American Journal of Audiology - March 23, 2020 Category: Audiology Authors: Cao S, Sha Y, Ke P, Li T, Yuan W, Huang X Tags: Am J Audiol Source Type: research