Patient's question:
My son was diagnosed with meningitis by a doctor a few days ago. I'm a bit worried about my son. He's still so young, so I wanted to ask the doctor if meningitis affects intelligence.Doctor's answer:
If a child is treated actively in this situation, the possibility of interference with intelligence should be very small. Meningitis is generally caused by the transmission of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses, and it may be triggered by factors like an increase in resistance when the child has a cold or catches a cold. In this case, it is necessary to go to a formal hospital's neurology department to undergo tests such as blood tests and electroencephalograms for careful diagnosis and treatment according to the doctor's advice.