Most common complication of meningitis in children is –
Complications of meningitis in children

Seizure is the commonest complication of meningitis in children.
It occurs in about 30% of patients.
Other common complications of meningitis.


Subdural empyema or effusions — It is commonly seen after meningitis with H. Influenza.
rain Abscesses
Neurological impairment → Hemiplegia, Aphasia, Mental retardation, blindness.
Auditory impairment (sensor neural deafness)
Hydrocephalus
Ventriculitis, Arachnoidits
Cranial nerve palsies
Thrombosis of ducal venous sinuses
Transverse myelitis
Systemic complication - Shock, Myocarditis, Status epilepticus, Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion
Hearing loss
Seizures
Hydrocephalus
Mitral regurgitation