Early neurologic complications and long-term sequelae of childhood bacterial meningitis in a limited-resource country (Kosovo)

Namani, Sadie; Koci, Bulëza; Milenkovic, Zvonko; Koci, Remzie; Qehaja-Buçaj, Emine; Ajazaj, Lindita; Mehmeti, Murat; Ismaili-Jaha, Vlora

doi:10.1007/s00381-012-1917-3

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“…18,19 The younger age of patients have higher incidence of bacterial meningitis with neurologic complication, especially the newborn. 20 However, our study found that younger age and preterm delivery (birth history) may not be the risk factor for hydrocephalus. This is different from a study in Kosovo, 21 which found that age <12 months was a risk factor for both early neurologic complications and long-term sequelae of bacterial meningitis in children.…”

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Clinical Features of and Risk Factors for Hydrocephalus in Childhood Bacterial Meningitis

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Objective: To explore the clinical characteristics of and analyze the risk factors for hydrocephalus in children with bacterial meningitis. Methods: Retrospective study of a sample of children with bacterial meningitis seen on the pediatric service of Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2016. Results: Overall, 9.36% (25/267) of patients presented with hydrocephalus. Among patients with hydrocephalus, the age at onset of bacterial meningitis was usually <6 months, 15 patients had confirmed bacterial etiology, and 1 patient died. The most significant results of multivariate analysis for hydrocephalus were a rural living situation, altered level of consciousness, previous treatment with antibiotics, initial cerebrospinal fluid protein >2 g/L, C-reactive protein >100 mg/L, and dexamethasone use. Conclusions: A severe clinical manifestation and significant laboratory index at admission are the most important predictors of hydrocephalus in children with bacterial meningitis.

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Clinical Features of and Risk Factors for Hydrocephalus in Childhood Bacterial Meningitis

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“…20 Namani S et al noted most common neurological complication of bacterial meningitis among children to be subdural effusion, recurrent seizures and hydrocephalus. 21 It was also seen that risk of neurological complications was more among infants. In the present study, we also noted that 60.2% of the children were aged less than14 months.…”

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Frequency of sensorineural hearing loss in children with bacterial meningitis.

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Mehar

Naz

et al. 2020

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Objectives: To determine the frequency of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in children with bacterial meningitis. Study Design: Cross Sectional study. Setting: Department of Paediatric Medicine Nishtar Hospital, Multan. Period: October 2019 to March 2020. Material & Methods: The study was conducted after permission from ethical committee. A total of 151 patients admitted with bacterial meningitis were enrolled. Apart from the presenting complaints, necessary information like the age and gender were noted. Examination of the child was done to assess the condition of child. Brainstem evoked response audiometry (BERA) test was performed before discharge of the patient from the hospital. The outcome variable that is SNHL in bacterial meningitis assessed by BERA test was noted in a specifically designed Performa. Results: Out of total of 151 patients, males were 83 (55%) while females 68 (45%). Overall mean age was 11.85+6.12 months. SNHL was found in 26 (17.2%) children. There was no significant effect of age or gender on the frequencies of SNHL. Conclusion: SNHL is a frequently encountered complication in our population of children with bacterial meningitis. SNHL should be carefully sought out and properly diagnosed in all the patients presenting with bacterial meningitis.

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“…For instance, Kaaresen et al, Vasilopoulou et al, Namani et al, and Olson et al specified that the risk for a poor outcome was associated with early seizure that was present prior to or at the time of hospital admission. 2 , 3 , 14 , 19 For Wee et al, intensive care unit (ICU) admission or residual sequelae five years after meningitis was associated with development of seizure during the inpatient stay and required antiepileptic drugs (OR 10.6 [95% CI 1.9–60.2]). 20 Pelkonen et al associated seizures at any time point – before, during, or after hospital admission – as an independent predictor of severe neurological sequelae (OR 9.34 [95% CI 3.49–25.00]).…”

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Risk factors associated with the outcomes of pediatric bacterial meningitis: a systematic review

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Diniz

Guimarães

et al. 2020

Jornal de Pediatria

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Early neurologic complications and long-term sequelae of childhood bacterial meningitis in a limited-resource country (Kosovo)

Cited by 21 publications

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Clinical Features of and Risk Factors for Hydrocephalus in Childhood Bacterial Meningitis

Clinical Features of and Risk Factors for Hydrocephalus in Childhood Bacterial Meningitis

Frequency of sensorineural hearing loss in children with bacterial meningitis.

Risk factors associated with the outcomes of pediatric bacterial meningitis: a systematic review

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