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Been having sinus issues for months on and off. finally saw ent and said i had sinus infection. could this lead to bacterial meningitis since its been going on for so long?

Q: been having sinus issues for months on and off. finally saw ent and said i had sinus infection. could this lead to bacterial meningitis since its been going on for so long?

: Bacterial meningitis if related to a sinus infection would onset soon after initial symptoms or be evident before the sinus infection was apparent. The fact that it has been going on for a while means your system has walled it off into the affected area.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Bacterial meningitis if related to a sinus infection would onset soon after initial symptoms or be evident before the sinus infection was apparent. The fact that it has been going on for a while means your system has walled it off into the affected area.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 10/4/2023

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A member asked:

Been having sinus issues for months on and off. finally saw ent and said i had sinus infection. could this lead to bacterial meningitis since its been going on for so long?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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