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What is the most serious complication of meningitis in young children?1. Peripheral circulatory collapse2. Blindness3. Communicating hydrocephalus4. Epilepsy

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Epilepsy

Concept:

About Meningitis: It is an inflammation of the fluid and membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord.

Causes:

1. Viral infection, bacterial infections fungal and parasitic infections.

2. Cancer

3. Drug Allergy

Epilepsy: It is a disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures.              

  •  Bacterial meningitis is a preventable cause of epilepsy.

Symptoms of Epilepsy:

  • Temporary confusion
  • Uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs.
  • Loss of consciousness or awareness.
  • Memory lapses.

Causes of Epilepsy:

  • Lack of oxygen during birth
  • Stroke
  • Brain tumour
  • Severe head injury
  • Brain infection
  • Alcohol misuse


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