Cochlear Implants and MeningitisCurrent as of: November 18, 2017 |
|
Cochlear Implants and MeningitisTopic OverviewChildren who have cochlear implants have a higher risk of getting bacterial meningitis . footnote 1 A cochlear implant is a device is implanted in the inner ear to treat severe hearing loss that does not improve with hearing aids. Experts think one or more factors may put some people with a cochlear implant at higher risk of meningitis than others with an implant. These include people who have:
Investigators also are looking at whether the design of the implants contributes to development of meningitis. To reduce the risk of getting meningitis, people with cochlear implants should get a pneumococcal vaccine (such as the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine or the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine. footnote 1 Also, some people with implants had ear infections before they developed meningitis. For this reason, experts recommend that people with implants receive prompt antibiotic treatment for ear infections. Related InformationReferences
Credits
ByHealthwise Staff Current as ofNovember 18, 2017
Current as of: November 18, 2017 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2012). Use of vaccines to prevent meningitis in persons with cochlear implants. Available online: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/mening/cochlear/dis-cochlear-gen.htm.
|
Search the
Healthwise Knowledgebase Topic ContentsThis information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content. To learn more about Healthwise, visit Healthwise.org. © 1995-2018 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. |