Post-meningitic hearing loss: report on three cases.
Three children with post-meningitic hearing loss were seen for evaluation and aural rehabilitation over a 4-yr period. Fluctations in hearing levels during that time period were noted. The hearing of one child improved, while that of the other two children decreased. Changes in sensitivity were documented and discussed with reference to the habilitation process. The need for frequent monitoring and for otologic intervention in the post-meningitic child is emphasized.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000209:etiology*; D006320:Hearing Tests; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008581:Meningitis / Q000150:complications*; D008583:Meningitis, Haemophilus / Q000150:complications; D008585:Meningitis, Meningococcal / Q000150:complications; D013997:Time Factors