Q. My brother is in coma with fungal meningitis. Will he recover?
Hi doctor,
My brother has fungal meningitis and is in a coma. Initially, he responded to the commands, but after him having a tracheostomy and a feeding tube put in him; he is not responding to our words. What do you think? Is there a possibility of recovery? Will he wake up?
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- Fungal meningitis has poor outcome compared to viral or bacterial meningitis. Such fungal infection usually occurs when body immunity is low due to any reason.
- Sometimes, there may be some permanent cellular level damage to brain cells by such infection. But, do not lose hope. Continue the treatment as doctors have prescribed.
- There can be a possibility that he will remain in such dependent condition for a little long time, and recovery will be a slow process.
- No one can predict the recovery time to come back.
For further information consult a neurologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/neurologist
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