1. Study assessed long-term effects post-bacterial meningitis in 118 adults.
2. Focus was on neuronal autoantibodies and cognitive deficits.
3. Only 2% exhibited autoantibodies; not linked to impairments.
4. Cognition impairment at follow-up was 14%.
5. Most common pathogen identified was Streptococcus pneumoniae.
6. Significant limitations included the absence of CSF testing at follow-up.
7. Further studies needed to explore high-risk populations.

Source: Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation