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Do people who had meningitis as a child usually end up suffering from learning disabilities as an adult?
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Depends: It depends on the type of meningitis, the age during the illness, ANS the severity of the illness. Uncomplicated viral meningitis should leave no long term symptoms.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Not necessarily: Learning disabilities do occur in children who had meningitis, but most recover without problems if treated esrly
Answered 4/10/2015
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