[Hearing loss in suppurative meningitis and encephalitis in our cases]

Seventeen cases of the suppurative meningitis complicated by hearing loss have been analysed clinically. Emphasis is on the possibility of such a complication in any case of the suppurative infection of CNS. The authors have shown the necessity of otolaryngological examinations in each patient, basing on their own experience and available literature. An early diagnosis and appropriate treatment produces complete recover or decreases the degree of hearing loss being a complication of the suppurative neuroinfections.