Investigations following recovery from Meningitis (490/1700)

A child has just recovered from meningitis. What inv will you do before discharge?
a. CT scan
b. EEG
c. Blood culture
d. Repeat LP
e. Hearing test






























Answer: E

complications of meningitis

• H/A, seizures
• cerebral edema
• hydrocephalus
• SIADH
• residual neurological deficit (especially CN VIII), deafness