Hearing Loss among Patients With Acute Bacterial Meningitis Treated With Corticosteroids as Adjunctive Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (P5-3.012)

Jesabelle Dominguez Garcia; Sherly Baez Arias; Michelle Quezada Genao; Marcos Brea Montes de Oca; Milagros Niquen-Jimenez; Natanael Duarte

doi:10.1212/wnl.0000000000217692

June 9, 2026Neurology

Hearing Loss among Patients With Acute Bacterial Meningitis Treated With Corticosteroids as Adjunctive Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (P5-3.012)

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The aim is to assess how adjunctive corticosteroid therapy influences hearing loss risk in acute bacterial meningitis patients.
Conducted a systematic review to compile relevant studies on corticosteroid therapy and hearing loss.
Performed a meta-analysis to statistically evaluate the effect of corticosteroids on hearing outcomes.
Included studies focused on patients diagnosed with acute bacterial meningitis.
Corticosteroid treatment was associated with a reduced risk of hearing loss compared to no adjunctive therapy.
Statistical analysis provides evidence supporting the use of corticosteroids in managing acute bacterial meningitis.
Significant findings were observed, emphasizing the protective role of corticosteroids against hearing impairment.

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Systematic review evaluates adjunctive corticosteroids’ effect on hearing loss risk in patients with acute bacterial meningitis, suggesting important treatment considerations.

Abstract

To evaluate the effect of adjunctive corticosteroid therapy on the risk of hearing loss in patients with acute bacterial meningitis (ABM).

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Garcia et al. (2026) studied this question.

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