Takeaway
- Bacterial meningitis in infancy (before the age of 1 year) carried heightened long-term risks for mortality and neurodevelopmental impairments, extending into adolescence.
Why this matters
- Findings underscore the importance of long-term follow-up and support.
Key results
- Median age at diagnosis:
- 2.8 months in Denmark.
- 4.3 months in the Netherlands.
- 3-month...