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Meningitis and hearing loss in children

W M Keane, W P Potsic, L D Rowe

    Archives of Otolaryngology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Meningitis can cause sensorineural hearing loss in 6% of patients, often permanent. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing neurological complications and preserving hearing.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Audiology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Meningitis is a serious infection affecting the brain and spinal cord membranes.
    • Hearing loss is a potential neurological sequela of meningitis.
    • Audiometric data is essential for assessing hearing impairment in meningitis patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the incidence and characteristics of sensorineural hearing loss in meningitis patients.
    • To identify factors associated with neurological sequelae in meningitis.
    • To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for meningitis.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of hospital records for 100 meningitis cases with acute audiometric data.
    • Analysis of audiometric findings to assess hearing impairment.
    • Correlation of clinical factors with neurological sequelae.

    Main Results:

    • The incidence of sensorineural hearing loss was 6%.
    • Hearing loss ranged from mild to profound, often bilateral and irreversible.
    • Disease severity, patient age, and delayed treatment influenced neurological sequelae.

    Conclusions:

    • Sensorineural hearing loss is a significant complication of meningitis.
    • Early diagnosis, prompt antimicrobial therapy, and regular audiometric testing are vital.
    • Neurological evaluation is essential post-recovery to monitor for hearing deficits.

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