This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Central Nervous System, Subject name: Pediatrics
In a 7 months old child diagnosed with H influenza meningitis, which of the following investigation should be done on follow up: 
Select and explain. 
A. BERA, B. CECT Scan, C. MRI, D. X ray skull
A: BERA
Answer: A: BERA 
Explanation: Ans. A. BERASensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is the most common neuropsychological sequel of ABM.It occurs in as many as 30% of patients with pneumococcal meningitis, 10% with meningococcal meningitis and 5-20% with Haemophilus influenza type 'b' meningitis.The effect of SNHL on language is well-recognized and therefore early detection is mandatory. However, hearing assessment is difficult in infants and young children. Brainstem evoked response audiometry (BERA) can help to assess hearing in this population.