answersLogoWhite

0

Absolutely. In short, severe infections whether viral or bacterial have potential to affect the brain as well as the spine and spinal fluid. In the cases damage to the brain can occur. Hearing loss has been seen in severe cases of meningitis as an example.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How can a bacterial infection cause hearing loss?

Sudden hearing loss--at least 30dB in less than three days--is most commonly caused by cochleitis, a mysterious viral infection.


How is pneumonia cause?

fluid accumulation in the lungs due to infection. can be bacterial, viral, or fungal in origin.


Is the avian flu viral or bacterial?

Spanish flu is viral.


Is crabs bacterial or viral?

Crabs are caused by a parasitic infection, not a bacterial or viral infection. They are commonly known as pubic lice and infest human pubic hair.


What is dacryoadenitis?

Dacryoadenitis is an infection due to viral or bacterial infection.


Is it true or false aspiration pneumonia is a viral infection?

False. Aspiration pneumonia is caused by the stomach contents or food going down into the lungs. It can cause a chemical pneumonitis and or a bacterial infection but not a viral infection.


Is scarlet fever viral?

no bacterial infection


What is inflammation of the lacrimal gland by bacterial viral or fungal infection called?

Inflammation of the lacrimal gland by bacterial, viral, or fungal infection is called Dacryoadenitis.


What is maryngiti's?

Myringitis is defined as "a form of acute otitis media in which vesicles develop on the tympanic membrane". It usually develops from a viral or bacterial infection such as streptococcus pneumoniae and can cause hearing loss and other side effects.


Is bronchitis viral or bacterial?

Bronchitis can be caused by either a viral or bacterial infection, with viral infections being more common. Viral bronchitis typically resolves on its own with rest and symptom management. Bacterial bronchitis may require antibiotics for treatment.


Aspiration pneumonia is a viral infection?

No. It's bacterial.


What is the most common injury meningitis has done to a victim?

Viral infection is the most common cause of meningitis though it can also be caused by bacterial and fungal infection.