1 in 3 Kids That Had Bacterial Meningitis Have Permanent Neurological Damage: Study

Published on January 22, 2024

A significant portion of children become permanently disabled after contracting bacterial meningitis, with affected individuals at 26 times more risk of suffering structural damage to their heads, according to a recent Swedish study. The peer-reviewed study, published by JAMA Network on Jan. 19, investigated the long-term risk of disabilities among individuals diagnosed with bacterial meningitis during childhood. Bacterial meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. The condition requires immediate medical attention and can be fatal. The study analyzed health data from 36,230 individuals in Sweden. Out of these, 3,623 individuals were diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, while the remaining 32,607 acted as a control....

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