What Is Spinal Meningitis?
9. Prognosis
The outcome for spinal meningitis depends on a variety of factors, including the severity of the illness, the type of infectious agent causing the condition, and how quickly treatment is received. People with very mild meningitis can usually expect to recover fully, though the recovery process may take a long time.
Individuals with severe bacterial meningitis are more likely to experience long-term complications as a result of the disease. These complications may include speech and hearing loss, permanent nerve and brain damage, blindness, cognitive disabilities, behavioral changes, lack of muscle control, and memory loss.
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