What are the complications of meningitis in a child
Complications such as the following can develop during the course of meningitis: Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC; blood-clotting disorder) Encephalitis. Persistent fever. Seizures. Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH; causes fluid build-up) Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition
Arachiniodits
Mental retardation
Status epilepticus
Sensorineural hearing loss
Central Nervous system