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The study aims to create a risk stratification approach for identifying children at risk of sensorineural hearing loss after bacterial meningitis.

May 20, 2026Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

A Clinical Risk Stratification Approach for Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Pediatric Bacterial Meningitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study from Vietnam

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NPNguyen D. PhamChildren's Hospital 2 TDToan M. DuongChildren's Hospital 2

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Retrospective cohort study identifies risk factors for hearing loss following bacterial meningitis in children, suggesting a practical risk stratification model.

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The study aims to create a risk stratification approach for identifying children at risk of sensorineural hearing loss after bacterial meningitis.
Conducted a retrospective cohort study in 80 children aged 1 month to 15 years hospitalized for bacterial meningitis.
Used a multivariable logistic regression model to identify predictors from clinical, microbiological, and biochemical variables.
Evaluated hearing outcomes using auditory brainstem response and otoacoustic emissions at least 4 weeks post-discharge.
23.8% of children developed permanent sensorineural hearing loss.
Three significant predictors were identified: Glasgow Coma Scale score <8 at admission, pneumococcal etiology, and cerebrospinal fluid glucose <40 mg/dL.
A three-variable risk stratification model showed good discrimination and categorized patients into risk groups with higher SNHL rates.

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Pham et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d5078f03e14405aa9c43d https://doi.org/10.53391/1305-7707.1062

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Retrospective cohort study identifies risk factors for hearing loss following bacterial meningitis in children, suggesting a practical risk stratification model.

A Clinical Risk Stratification Approach for Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Pediatric Bacterial Meningitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study from Vietnam

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A Clinical Risk Stratification Approach for Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Pediatric Bacterial Meningitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study from Vietnam

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