004 - Life After Streptococcus Meningitis

Today we have an episode from our original series of Meningitis News. On April 16, 2011, Janice Gaskin’s 2-month-old son woke up in the middle of the night very ill. He was running a fever of 102, vomiting, bulging soft spot, and was very lethargic. After a doctor’s visit and a misdiagnosis from urgent care, a visit to Munroe Regional, and finally ending up at Shands ICU, Janice learned that Trent was suffering from a deadly form of Bacterial Meningitis called “Streptococcus Meningitis”. After a CAT scan and MRI, doctors informed us that Trent suffered a stroke from excess spinal fluid in the area of his brain. Trent was also suffering from seizures. Doctors drilled a burr hole to drain the excess spinal fluid in order to relieve the seizures. Trent also needed two blood transfusions. Janice wasn’t sure if Trent was going to survive but after four weeks in Shand’s, with the help of staff and proper care, Trent was eventually able to go home. On today’s episode, Janice shares with us some long-term effects Trent will have to live with after Streptococcus Meningitis. Support our show by visiting us on Patreon. To learn more about Meningitis News visit our website, http://www.MeningitisNews.org Follow our host, Daisi on Instagram and Facebook. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “Meningitis News” and rate and review where you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Google Play Follow us on Social Media: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/newsmeningitis Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/meningitisnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meningitisnews Remember our Disclaimer, the content in this podcast are intended as general information only and may not be considered as a substitution for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support our show by visiting us on Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/meningitisnews To learn more about Meningitis News visit our website, http://www.MeningitisNews.org