Meningitis can cause sequelae that affect both patients’ physical, intellectual and psychological abilities, with current imbalance, memory loss and vision problems.
In general, bacterial meningitis causes sequelae more frequently and severely than viral meningitis, but both forms of the disease can cause complications and affect people’s quality of life, especially in children.
The most common sequelae caused by this disease are
Patients who cure meningitis may have no sequelae, only mild sequelae or serious problems, and may need special care for the rest of their lives.
Attention after meningitis is cured is based on the aftermath of the disease, and hearing aids may need to be used to improve sound capture and hearing ability, prosthetics to replace amputee limbs, and physiotherapy to improve balance and movement.
In addition, the use of medications may be necessary to control problems such as arthritis, seizures and agitation, and follow-up with psychotherapy helps to cope and accept the consequences of the disease, working with both the affected patient and family members and caregivers.
There are ways to minimize sequelae or even prevent the development of the disease, with the use of the vaccine, for example.
Meningococcal meningitis vaccines such as A, C, W135 and Y are already available that can prevent the onset of the disease, as well as avoid crowded places, maintain ventilated environments and properly clean homes and public places.how meningitis is transmitted and how to protect yourself.
If the disease is detected and treated early, the risk of sequelae is reduced.