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Otorhinolaryngology
Increased risk of bacterial meningitis in unvaccinated cochlear implant patients
September 9th, 2002
The U.K. Medical Devices Agency has issued new advice on the potential risk of meningitis in patients with cochlear implants who have not been vaccinated. The move follows a reported increase in the worldwide number of cases of bacterial meningitis in cochlear implant patients. Approximately 25 cases have been diagnosed in patients whose ages range from 21 months to 63 years. One U.K. patient has been diagnosed with suspected bacterial meningitis and successfully treated. The MDA has concluded that cochlear implant patients may be at increased risk from bacterial meningitis, especially where the patient has not been vaccinated. To minimize the...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2002-09-09)
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