After-effects of meningitis
Most people who have meningitis make a good recovery, but some may suffer after-effects, which usually happen because of damage to various areas of the brain. After-effects can range from mild to more serious and disabling.
Viral meningitis
While viral meningitis is rarely life threatening, recovery can be slow and after-effects may be long lasting. Many sufferers can feel that their illness is taken less seriously and the after-effects they suffer are not always acknowledged.
After-effects can include headaches, tiredness, depression, memory loss, and concentration problems.
Bacterial meningitis
After-effects and complications are more common following bacterial meningitis. Around 15% of sufferers are left with serious disabilities which can often be complicated and require on-going support for life. Many more survivors will suffer a range of short-term or less serious problems, some may be immediately obvious while others can become evident over time.
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