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[Auditory behavior monitoring after bacterial meningitis. Case report]
I Lichtig1, M I Couto, S R Monteiro
1Hospital Universitário, Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil.
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Bacterial meningitis can cause acquired hearing loss. This case study shows a five-month-old boy
Area of Science:
- Pediatric neurology
- Audiology
- Infectious diseases
Background:
- Bacterial meningitis is a leading cause of acquired hearing loss in children.
- Limited research exists on auditory behavior changes post-hospitalization for meningitis.
Observation:
- A five-month-old infant diagnosed with Haemophilus influenzae meningitis.
- Initial auditory acuity decrement noted during the acute phase of illness.
Findings:
- The infant experienced a temporary decline in hearing ability.
- Significant auditory improvement was observed later through qualitative and quantitative assessments.
Implications:
- Auditory function can fluctuate after bacterial meningitis.
- Regular audiological monitoring is crucial for infants recovering from meningitis to detect and manage hearing changes.
Abstract:
Bacterial meningitis is the main cause for acquired hearing loss. Nevertheless very little has been written about the development of the auditory behaviour either for improvement or for deterioration, after hospital release. The present study describes the case of a five month old boy with Haemophilus influenzae meningitis. Amongst various complications, a decrement in the auditory acuity was detected in the immediate evolution, with significant improvement later on by qualitative and quantitative tests.