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What are some long-term effects of meningitis?
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Depends on...: The age of the person (young children with still developing brains are at higher risk) and the cause (bacterial more than viral). Complications include visual and hearing defects, learning disabilities, seizures, and paralysis.
Answered 11/16/2012
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