“…Among the many alterations and/or complications that the HIV can cause, directly or indirectly, alterations in the auditory system stand out. Hearing loss (HL) of several types (conductive, neurosensory, and mixed) in individuals affected by this virus can be associated with opportunistic infections, ototoxic drugs, and the direct action of the virus upon the auditory system (2)(3)(4) . The audiological and otologic complaints most commonly reported in children infected by HIV, with or without HL, are otalgia, otorrhea, vertigo, and buzzing in the ears (3,4) .…”