The most common cause of congenital hearing loss from birth or early infancy is:
a. Anoxia or trauma
b. Tumor
c. Infection
d. Occasional loud noise
A
Congenital hearing loss is present from birth or early infancy. Anoxia or trauma during delivery may be causes.
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