Most common complication of meningitis in children is –

Complications of meningitis in children Seizure is the commonest complication of meningitis in children. It occurs in about 30% of patients. Other common complications of meningitis. Subdural empyema or effusions — It is commonly seen after meningitis with H. Influenza. rain Abscesses Neurological impairment → Hemiplegia, Aphasia, Mental retardation, blindness. Auditory impairment (sensor neural deafness) Hydrocephalus Ventriculitis, Arachnoidits Cranial nerve palsies Thrombosis of ducal venous sinuses Transverse myelitis Systemic complication - Shock, Myocarditis, Status epilepticus, Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion