Complications of Meningitis.pdf

Discussing the complications of meningitis

1. PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH
•Paediatrics and Child Health
•Complications of Meningitis
Dr.ChongoShapi(BSc.HB, MBChB)
-Medical Doctor
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2. Complications of Meningitis
•Acute
1.Cerebral abscess e.g.
tuberculomas
2.Stroke (hemiplegia/paraplegia)
3.CN palsies
4.Seizures
5.Cerebral oedema
6.Subdural effusions
7.Loss of bladder control
8.SIADH
9.Dural venous sinus thrombosis
10.Adrenal haemorrhage if N.
meningitidis
•Chronic
1.Hydrocephalus
2.Recurrent seizures
3.Cerebral palsy (CP)
4.Mental retardation
5.Sensorineuraldeafness
6.Blindness
7.Cerebral infarcts
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3. Thanks!
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