Some long-term effects of meningitis might begin to become apparent during the acute phase of the condition due to brain or nerve damage—and these symptoms often persi ...

"The most worrisome part of bacterial meningitis is the lethality ... term complications include hearing loss, vision problems, learning difficulties or limb amputations due to sepsis.

Viral and bacterial meningitis are explored in this factsheet, helping nurses to identify when emergency treatment is needed.