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Can spinal meningitis affect sperm count or infertility?

My husband almost died from spinal meningitis when he was 3 yrs old. The doctors didnt expect a full recovery, they expected the worst. He has no signs of ever having spinal meningitis, however we have been trying to concieve for 2yrs. I have a 4 yr old from a previous relationship and we want to add to our family. We have considered a lot of other factors for why we havent had any luck. Neither of us know much about long term affects of spinal meningitis, we have looked a several sites about it.

It's very unlikely, there's no reason to think that this can cause infertility. It wouldn't affect your husband's hormones or his reproductive tract, which are the only things that can cause infertility. If your husband was very ill for a long time, it might reduce his fertility, but it would probably recover as he got well again.
As you have been trying for two years with no success, it may be time to see a doctor. If you go to your GP (preferably both of you together), they will be able to advise you on why they think you're struggling to conceive. They may order some tests for one or both of you, and might suggest fertility treatment. There are lots of different types of treatment available, so there's likely to be one that will suit you.
Good luck!

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