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Meningitis

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Monday, Aug. 27, 2007; 7:46 PM

Copyright Harvard Health Publications 2007

When To Call A Professional

If your child is exhibiting symptoms of meningitis, contact your doctor immediately.

Prognosis

For people with viral meningitis, the outlook is excellent.

The prognosis for bacterial meningitis depends on the person's age, which bacterium is causing the disease, and how early the disease was diagnosed. Up to 10% of people with this disease will die, and a larger percentage of survivors have long-term consequences, such as hearing loss or neurological problems.

Additional Info

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 1600 Clifton Rd., NE Atlanta, GA 30333 Phone: (404) 639-3534 Toll-Free: (800) 311-3435 http://www.cdc.gov/





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