This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'Most common complication of meningitis in children is – \nSelect and explain. \nA. Hearing loss, B. Seizures, C. Hydrocephalus, D. Mitral regurgitation', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Complications of meningitis in children\n\nSeizure is the commonest complication of meningitis in children.\nIt occurs in about 30% of patients.\nOther common complications of meningitis.\n\n\nSubdural empyema or effusions — It is commonly seen after meningitis with H. Influenza.\nrain Abscesses\nNeurological impairment → Hemiplegia, Aphasia, Mental retardation, blindness.\nAuditory impairment (sensor neural deafness)\nHydrocephalus\nVentriculitis, Arachnoidits\nCranial nerve palsies\nThrombosis of ducal venous sinuses\nTransverse myelitis\nSystemic complication - Shock, Myocarditis, Status epilepticus, Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion', 'role': 'assistant'}]