Meningitis

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Complications

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)


Prompt medical treatment decreases the risk for brain damage and long-term complications, including these:

Behavioral and personality changes
Vision loss (partial or total)
Cerebral palsy
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