Meningitis is an inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. The illness is usually caused either by bacteria or a virus.

While some people who recover from meningitis don’t have any aftereffects, others have residual effects long after the main illness subsides.

Here is a list of common after effects of meningitis, courtesy of the Meningitis Research Foundation:

* Memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and problems retaining information.
* Clumsiness and other problems with coordination.
* Frequent headaches.
* Deafness, ringing in the ears, hearing problems, or speech difficulties.
* Dizziness or loss of balance.
* Impaired vision.
* Learning difficulties.
* Epilepsy.
* Weakened or paralyzed parts of the body.
/HealthDay News

Via Forbes