Medicine Which of the following statements concerning sensorineural hearing loss in children with bacterial meningitis are TRUE? A It occurs rarely (less than 5% of cases) B It occurs more commonly when Haemophilus influenza type B rather than Streptococcus pneumonia is the causative organism of the meningitis C Its onset often is late in the clinical course, after discontinuation of antimicrobial therapy D Prompt institution of antimicrobial therapy appears not to influence the incidence 💡 Explanation Which of the following statements concerning sensorineural hearing loss in children with bacterial meningitis are TRUE? ✓ Correct Answer: D. Prompt institution of antimicrobial therapy appears not to influence the incidence