PURPOSE: To characterize audiological manifestations in adults with HIV/AIDS and to compare the results of subjects exposed and not exposed to antiretroviral treatment. METHODS: Fifty six individuals with HIV/AIDS of both genders, with ages between 18 and 58 years, were submitted to audiological evaluation. Subjects were divided into two groups: GEI - composed of 24 individuals not exposed to antiretroviral treatment; and GEII - composed of 32 individuals exposed to antiretroviral treatment. RESULTS: It was verified occurrence of altered results on audiological evaluation in both groups, mainly in the high frequencies audiometry. In both groups, the main alteration found was sensorineural hearing loss. The GEII showed more altered results in all procedures performed, and higher occurrence of findings suggestive of alterations in middle ear, when compared to GEI. CONCLUSION: Individuals with HIV/AIDS in this study had peripheral hearing impairment, more pronounced in the group exposed to antiretroviral treatment.
HIV; Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; Antiretroviral therapy, highly active; Hearing; Hearing loss
