{"id":1926,"date":"2024-03-14T19:49:26","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T23:49:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schwartzberghearing.com\/?p=1926"},"modified":"2024-03-14T19:49:55","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T23:49:55","slug":"understanding-the-connection-between-hearing-loss-and-meningitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schwartzberghearing.com\/understanding-the-connection-between-hearing-loss-and-meningitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Connection Between Hearing Loss and Meningitis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Hearing loss is a common side effect<\/a> of a condition called bacterial meningitis. This condition is characterized by inflammation of the meninges, which are protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meningitis manifests through symptoms such as neck stiffness, sensitivity to light, confusion, fatigue, difficulty awakening, poor appetite, nausea, vomiting and a distinctive rash. Infants may show signs like a swollen soft spot on the head, poor feeding, excessive sleepiness or trouble waking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bacterial meningitis is most common in children, with approximately 70% of cases occurring in children under five<\/a>. Keep an extra close eye on your young children and ensure they are up to date on necessary vaccines to prevent bacterial meningitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Does Bacterial Meningitis Cause Hearing Loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n