ArticleOtology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology2018
Repeated Audiometry After Bacterial Meningitis: Consequences for Future Management.
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- Detection of hearing loss by formal audiological testing after acute infectious meningitis: a global systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC medicine · 2026Pooled it
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- Protocol for Evaluation and Management of Hearing Loss After Meningitis.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2023Article
- Guidelines for cochlear implantation in Saudi Arabia.Saudi medical journal · 2021Review
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Abstract
objectiveSensorineural hearing loss is a common sequela of bacterial meningitis. The objective of this study is to delineate the incidence and course of hearing loss after bacterial meningitis. STUDY
designRetrospective cohort study.
settingTertiary referral center. PATIENTS: Data of 655 patients who suffered from bacterial meningitis between 1985 and 2015 were analyzed.
interventionsNone. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS: Availability of audiometric data, incidence of hearing loss, and onset and course of hearing loss.
resultsIn this cohort the incidence of hearing loss (>25 dB) was 28% (95% confidence interval 23-34%). The incidence of profound hearing loss (>80 dB) was 13% (95% confidence interval 10-18%). Normal hearing at the first assessment after treatment for meningitis remained stable over time in all these patients. In 19 of the 28 patients with diagnosed hearing loss, the hearing level remained stable over time. Hearing improved in six patients and deteriorated in two patients. One patient showed a fluctuating unilateral hearing loss.
conclusionAudiological tests in patients with bacterial meningitis, especially children, should be started as soon as possible after the acute phase is over. As we found no deterioration of initial normal hearing after bacterial meningitis, repeated audiometry seems indicated only for those with diagnosed hearing loss at first assessment.
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