Do you know of any research being done that can connect meningitis to Multiple sclerosis later in life? I am a 51 year old female that survived bacterial meningitis in 1957 at the age of 9months. A miracle baby.

Marybeth Leeber responds:

You are very fortunate to have survived such a horrible and devastating disease as bacterial meningitis. The effects often last a lifetime as they do for my daughter Lauren. Due to the medical nature of your question, I recommend that you contact a qualified health care professional.