5 months old and the doctors think they caught it early on
2006-08-07 15:07:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
When meningitis is caught early, the survival rate is very high. Most who get viral meningitis usually start getting better within 3 days of feeling sick and recover within 2 weeks.
2006-08-07 15:13:34 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If it's a viral meningitis and they caught it early, he should have a good chance. Even if it's bacterial, he would have a decent prognosis unless it is a certain type (Listeria is the worst, I think).
He may have some problems later due to brain swelling if it wasn't caught early--but it sounds like things are looking good. Wish for the best, and thank your health care team!
2006-08-07 15:12:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually had meningitis as an infant. They did a spinal tap and I came through with no adverse affects. I agree with ironbrew, the doctor will know best, but visit this link below and you can get answers to your questions and questions you should be sure to ask the doctor. If they caught it early, things should be okay. Best of luck to you and your family!
2006-08-07 15:17:25 · answer #3 · answered by raecheile 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meningitis is a very serious illness, but caught early, and as long as your nephew is healthy otherwise, he chances are quite good.
He is not out of the woods, but it looks like you have every reason for hope.
2006-08-07 15:12:34 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa the Pooh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do they know if it's bacterial or viral? Viral tends to be a bit less severe. However, if you catch bacterial meningitis early and treat it with antibiotics, the fatality rate is only something like less than 15%, whereas it can be extremely dangerous if not treated.
2006-08-07 15:15:39 · answer #5 · answered by mttomb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son had it when he was 2 months old. i was so scared because i always heard meningitis, you die, or lose an arm or a leg. My son is2 yrs old know and is perfectly healthy!!!!!!!! he was in the hospital for 3 days and the doctors said they caught it before an damage was done . its really scary but he'll be fine and good luck!
2006-08-07 15:18:38 · answer #6 · answered by vane703 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many babies' eyes will change colors as they get older, as the pigment comes in. It's entirely possible they will turn brown. Otherwise, a recessive gene may have shown up. Simplified, since eye colors are more complicated than this: Brown is a dominant gene, so someone with a brown gene and a blue gene will have brown eyes. Two brown eyes genes will give brown eyes. Two parents with brown eyes can have a blue eyed baby as long as they each carry a blue eye gene, and both get passed to the baby.
2016-03-27 03:05:20 · answer #7 · answered by Geraldine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the doctors are confident, then yes, he has a very good chance. However, his doctors have MUCH more information than any answer you'll get here!
2006-08-07 15:11:32 · answer #8 · answered by ironbrew 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems to be good after I read the below link.
2006-08-07 15:19:03 · answer #9 · answered by Jerry 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on condition,talk to doctor for definite diagnosis
2006-08-07 15:13:43 · answer #10 · answered by jenhockey24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋