What are the complications of meningitis in a child: (A) Arachiniodits, (B) Mental retardation, (C) Status epilepticus, (D) Sensorineural hearing loss
Answer is A. Complications such as the following can develop during the course of meningitis: Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC; blood-clotting disorder) Encephalitis. Persistent fever. Seizures. Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH; causes fluid build-up) Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition