Bacteria meningitis in babies and newborns is a very serious health emergency that must be treated immediately or there could be irreparable harm or wrongful death. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, babies two months and younger are most susceptible to meningitis. Also according to the AAP, while 7 out of 10 children who get meningitis recovery without complications, 2 out of 10 cases result in permanent complications like nervous system problems, seizures, cognitive deficiencies, and deafness. This is why healthcare providers must quickly and aggressive treat meningitis in babies, as delays in treatment could result in life-threatening and life-changing consequences. Delays in treating meningitis can be Oregon medical malpractice and should be evaluated by a Portland medical malpractice lawyer.
Meningitis is an infection of the meninges which cover the brain and spinal cord. This results in inflammation which can cause serious damage and be fatal. There are several types of meningitis, most prominently bacterial and fungal. Symptoms can develop from none to full-blown in 24 hours or less. It is contagious and can be passed between people easily.
Bacterial meningitis is most likely to affect your children. This is very serious and medical attention must be sought immediately. The longer that the condition is allowed to stay without being treated, the more damage that it will cause. If it does not cause wrongful death, it will cause permanent injuries.
If your newborn baby has any of these symptoms, you need to get to an emergency department immediately and start the treatment. Meningitis is very dangerous and very serious. You could lose your loved one if you ignore these symptoms. The symptoms include the following:
When a baby has these symptoms of meningitis, it is imperative that parents get their newborn to medical experts immediately. This is a life and death situation that must be handled properly, quickly, and aggressively. Any delays in treatment could be due to Oregon medical malpractice. If your loved one may have been injured, please call our Portland medical malpractice lawyer to learn what we can do to help protect your family’s rights to compensation. We accept cases throughout Oregon, including Central Oregon, Deschutes County, Salem, Portland, Eugene, Gresham, Hillsboro, Medford, and any other city, including Bend, Oregon where our main law office is located.
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