Overview Of The Causes And Complications Of Meningitis

Seizures

Seizures can occur as a complication of fungal and bacterial meningitis, and patients may also develop them in the later stages of the condition. Patients who have survived bacterial meningitis may later develop epilepsy. Focal seizures are the most common seizures in meningitis survivors. These types of seizures affect one part of the brain, and they can occur while a patient is still conscious (simple focal seizure) or while they are unconscious (complex focal seizure). Patients experiencing any type of seizure could notice a sense of fear or anxiety, and some individuals also report a feeling of deja vu. Uncontrolled jerking movements of the arms and legs may occur, and patients will normally be confused after the seizure. Certain types of seizures may cause the patient to appear as if they are simply staring off into the distance with a blank expression. Seizures can be diagnosed with an electroencephalogram and MRI scans, and patients identified as epileptic will typically be treated with a combination of anticonvulsants.

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