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Good hearing outcome in children recovering from non-polio enteroviral meningitis

Chew Thye Choong1,2,3,4, Elis Y Lee5, Henry K K Tan2,3,6

  • 1Neurology Service, Department of Pediatric Medicine, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|April 23, 2021
PubMed

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Children recovering from non-polio enteroviral meningitis (EVM) generally experience good hearing outcomes. This study evaluated hearing in pediatric patients post-EVM, finding positive results for all participants.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Non-polio enteroviral meningitis (EVM) is a significant cause of central nervous system infection in children.
  • Hearing impairment is a potential complication of meningitis, necessitating careful monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the hearing outcomes in children diagnosed with non-polio enteroviral meningitis (EVM).
  • To assess the incidence of hearing loss following EVM in pediatric patients.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 179 children (≤15 years) with EVM managed between 2008-2015.
  • Exclusion criteria included bacterial infections, intensive care, prior hearing impairment, or immunodeficiency.
  • Hearing screening using transient-evoked otoacoustic emissions (TEOAE) was performed 8-10 weeks post-meningitis.

Main Results:

  • The study included 179 children, with 89% younger than 90 days.
  • All 179 participants demonstrated good hearing post-EVM.
  • No significant hearing deficits were identified in the study cohort.

Conclusions:

  • Non-polio enteroviral meningitis (EVM) in children is associated with favorable hearing outcomes.
  • Early hearing screening post-EVM is crucial for identifying any potential auditory complications.
Abstract

Keywords:
childrenenterovirushearingmeningitis

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