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[Hearing findings in subjects after meningitis]
J H Romero1, M S Carvalho, M R Feniman
1Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Universidade de São Paulo (FOB-USP), Brasil.
Revista De Saude Publica
|August 1, 1997
Summary
Meningitis causes hearing loss in 6.2% of cases, predominantly sensorineural, symmetrical, and profound. This study characterized the type, degree, and configuration of hearing loss following meningitis.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
Context:
- Meningitis is a serious infection that can lead to various complications.
- Hearing loss is a potential sequela of meningitis, impacting patient quality of life.
- Understanding the prevalence and characteristics of meningitis-related hearing loss is crucial for timely intervention.
Purpose:
- To determine the occurrence of hearing loss in individuals who contracted meningitis.
- To characterize the type, degree, and audiometric configuration of meningitis-induced hearing loss.
Summary:
- A survey of 949 patients at the Hearing Disturbance Center identified individuals with hearing loss post-meningitis.
- Analysis of audiological evaluations revealed that 6.2% of hearing loss cases were attributable to meningitis.
- The predominant hearing loss pattern was sensorineural, symmetrical, linear, and profound.
Impact:
- Provides epidemiological data on meningitis as a cause of hearing loss.
- Highlights the sensorineural, symmetrical, and profound nature of this hearing impairment.
- Informs clinical practice for early detection and management of hearing deficits in meningitis survivors.