{"id":1682,"date":"2021-03-12T18:37:26","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T18:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/?p=1682"},"modified":"2021-03-12T18:37:26","modified_gmt":"2021-03-12T18:37:26","slug":"hearing-loss-from-meningitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-loss-from-meningitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Loss from Meningitis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Meningitis describes inflammation of the fluid and membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. While it is usually caused by a viral infection, it may also be bacterial, fungal or parasitic in nature. Hallmark symptoms include headache, fever and stiff neck, though many also experience hearing loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Is Hearing Loss a Common Symptom of Meningitis?\"Man<\/h2>\n

According to some estimates, as many as 50% of people with bacterial meningitis experience some degree of hearing loss<\/a>. Hearing loss is a much rarer side effect of viral, fungal or parasitic meningitis.<\/p>\n

For those who are affected, hearing loss tends to show up within the first four weeks of the illness, though it may present as late as eight months later. Unfortunately for many, hearing loss caused by meningitis does not tend to improve over time.<\/p>\n

Risk Factors for Hearing Loss from Meningitis<\/h2>\n

Those most at risk for hearing loss caused by meningitis include:<\/p>\n