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What are long term health effects of meningitis?
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Can vary: In most cases, full recovery occurs over a few months, but there could be permanent hearing loss, emotional and cognitive issues, and even epilepsy, depending on the original organism and efficacy of therapy.
Answered 5/4/2015
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