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Lyme Disease - hearing loss and vertigo

Expiry Date
: 28/02/2026
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
Rating
: 3/4

The two articles look at Lyme Disease (caused by a tick bite), and the resultant effects of on the audiologic and vestibular system.

Keywords: Lyme disease, sudden sensorineural hearing loss, vertigo

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to investigate a possible link between Lyme Disease and hearing loss as well as vertigo.

Editor's comments:
A tick bite is not always obvious, these articles indicate that a tick bite could cause a sudden sensorineural hearing loss and vertigo. It is important to continue making oneself aware of different causes of sudden sensorineural hearing loss, especially when the right medication can reduce the symptoms.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
  2. Lyme Disease, Borrelia burgdorferi, Tick bite 
  3. The resultant hearing loss In Lyme Disease 
  4. Vertigo (and potential labyrinth damage) and Lyme disease 
  5. The importance of the correct diagnosis and treatment 
  6. The need for more research to investigate a potential link between Lyme disease, sudden sensorineural hearing loss and vertigo. 


Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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