complications of meningitis in infancy - 5 yr follow-up
Last reviewed 01/2018
This prospective case-control study assessed the sequelae of bacterial meningitis during the first year of life.
Assessment using a child health questionaire was performed when survivors were 5 years old.
Disability was found to be higher in cases than in controls.
Reference:
- 1) Bedford, H., de Louvois, J. et al. (2001) Meningitis in infancy in England and Wales: follow-up at age 5 years. BMJ, 323, 533-6.