Cochlear implants may increase risk for bacterial meningitis.
D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003054:Cochlear Implants / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D008586:Meningitis, Pneumococcal / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology