Patient's question:
My child is currently hospitalized due to illness. The condition is as follows: A 9-year-old child has been diagnosed with viral meningitis. Currently, the child is experiencing fainting. Two lumbar punctures have been performed. How should the next step of treatment be carried out? Can this disease be cured? Will there be any after-effects after recovery? Will the child have intellectual disabilities in the future?Doctor's answer:
Your child has viral meningitis. This condition can be effectively treated with timely cooperation and antiviral therapy from the doctor. It is crucial to complete the full course of treatment. Generally, the prognosis is very good, and there will be no lasting aftereffects, so you don't need to worry. Viral meningitis primarily requires antiviral treatment. The treatment course typically lasts about two weeks. This disease generally has no impact on intelligence.