If your child has a fever, he may receive medicine for it. Your child will probably be hospitalized for 10 to 14 days for bacterial infection. Viral meningitis patients may be discharged earlier, as soon as three days. Other children who have been in contact with your child may need preventive medication. Adult family members or day care personnel may also need medication.
Most children recover from meningitis without any problems.
Some children may have hearing loss with certain types of meningitis. Health First, Inc.