Meningitis may cause sequelae, especially meningitis bacterins pneumococcal and meningococcal infections and cryptococcal meningitis, caused by a fungus.
If the disease is detected and treated early on, the chances of sequelae diminish, but there are no guarantees.
Some of the possible sequels that meningitis can leave:
- Blindness;
- Deafness;
- Motor disturbances;
- Language impairment;
- Mental retardation;
- Visual disturbances.
All types of meningitis can have serious consequences. However, the bacterial meningitis has a much higher risk of sequelae due to the more intense inflammatory process and the complex chemical reactions it triggers.
The sequelae are the result of a direct or indirect damage caused by the infectious agent in the nervous system.
In addition, these meningitis may compromise blood brain circulation, further increasing the likelihood of brain damage and spinal cord injury.
The medicines used to treat meningitis may also injuries on the nervous system and produce sequelae.
However, it is worth remembering that there are several types of meningitis and most of them leaves no sequel if they are treated correctly.
Learn more at: Meningitis has a cure? What is the treatment?
The neurologist is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of meningitis.
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