Abstract:BACKGROUNDHearing impairment due to acute meningitis among the high-risk cases is a dreadful condition affecting development and maturation of auditory system which interferes with normal development of speech and language. Early detection of this hearing impairment and management is the key for avoiding this morbidity.The aim of the study is to assess the status of hearing impairment in paediatric patients who suffered acute meningitis.
MATERIALS AND METHODSA prospective BERA study in children who were treate… Show more
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