Abstract
Objectives: To determine the frequency of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in
children with bacterial meningitis. Study Design: Cross Sectional study. Setting: Department
of Paediatric Medicine Nishtar Hospital, Multan. Period: October 2019 to March 2020. Material
& Methods: The study was conducted after permission from ethical committee. A total of 151
patients admitted with bacterial meningitis were enrolled. Apart from the presenting complaints,
necessary information like the age and gender were noted. Examination of the child was
done to assess the condition of child. Brainstem evoked response audiometry (BERA) test
was performed before discharge of the patient from the hospital. The outcome variable that
is SNHL in bacterial meningitis assessed by BERA test was noted in a specifically designed
Performa. Results: Out of total of 151 patients, males were 83 (55%) while females 68 (45%).
Overall mean age was 11.85+6.12 months. SNHL was found in 26 (17.2%) children. There
was no significant effect of age or gender on the frequencies of SNHL. Conclusion: SNHL is
a frequently encountered complication in our population of children suffering with bacterial
meningitis. SNHL should be sought early and promptly diagnosed in all the patients presenting
with bacterial meningitis.
Rabia Saleem Safdar, M Faisal Mehar, Madiha Naz, Afsheen Asghar Khan, Nusrat Buzdar, Tooba Aleem. (2020) Frequency of sensorineural hearing loss in children with bacterial meningitis., The Professional Medical Journal, Volume 27, Issue 12.
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