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Functional and behavioral outcome of bacterial meningitis in school‐aged survivors
Author(s) -
Vartzelis George,
Vasilopoulou Vasiliki,
Katsioulis Antonios,
Hadjichristodoulou Christos,
Theodoridou Maria
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
pediatrics international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.49
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1442-200X
pISSN - 1328-8067
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-200x.2011.03387.x
Subject(s) - medicine , bacterial meningitis , checklist , meningitis , pediatrics , child behavior checklist , clinical psychology , psychology , cognitive psychology
Background: Bacterial meningitis is a serious infection with high morbidity and a significant risk for neurological and functional sequelae. The purpose of this study was to assess children and teenagers with a history of bacterial meningitis for functional and behavioral problems. Methods: Thirty children and teenagers who suffered bacterial meningitis beyond the age of 6 months were compared against 30 healthy controls for functional and behavioral problems. Both groups were assessed using the Child Behavior Checklist by Achenbach for abilities and behavioral problems. Results: No significant difference was found between the two groups. Conclusion: School‐aged survivors of bacterial meningitis beyond the first 6 months of life have a very good prognosis with regards to competence and behavior.