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Cortical deafness as a sequela to meningitis: a single case study.
Megha Sasidharan1, Jinsi Elsa Itty1, Ghanta Hinduja1
1Dr. S.R. Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Intractable & Rare Diseases Research
|November 3, 2020
Summary
Bacterial meningitis can cause cortical deafness, a condition where the brain cannot process sounds, even with normal peripheral hearing. This case highlights the importance of evaluating higher auditory functions after meningitis.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Bacterial meningitis is a serious infection that can lead to various neurological complications.
- Hearing loss is a known sequela of meningitis, but cortical deafness is less commonly recognized.
- Early audiological assessment is crucial for identifying hearing impairments in children.
