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What is the effect of meningitis in a baby's growth and other developments?
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Variable: This varies with the agent of the meningitis.Many viral agents cause little more than transient discomfort & recovery is often complete.However, some will injure significant brain areas & that may not become evident for years. Bacterial agents are generally more dangerous & can lead to deafness, seizures, abscesses or death.Prevention by vaccines or quick recognition & rx reduces injury.
Answered 4/25/2013
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