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Pneumococcal menigitis @ 13m, brain was starting to swell @ dx, what long term effects should i watch for? i believe, it intensified his behavior then
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Bad disease: Pneumococcal meningitis is a terrible disease. I have seen children die within hours of the diagnosis. Those who survive often are left with severe brain damage. Many are left with cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and epilepsy. I would hope that your child received quick and appropriate treatment and was saved from much of the serious damage.
Answered 6/5/2016
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