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If you, a family member, or friend have suffered serious injury or death due to a delayed or misdiagnosed case of bacterial meningitis -
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Every year thousands of children contract bacterial meningitis, and more than 500 of them lose their lives to the disease.
Meningitis is an inflammation of the lining of the brain that results from the bacterial or viral infection of the spinal fluid. Knowing whether a particular case of meningitis is bacterial or viral in nature is vital because of the different severities associated with each - bacterial meningitis can kill a child in less than 24 hours if left untreated.
Bacterial meningitis is an exteremly dangerous disease, and if not treated immediately it can lead to permanent brain damage or death. Early diagnosis and treatment are very important since the disease is treatable with various antibiotics. If one of your loved ones has suffered serious injury or death because of a delayed or misdiagnosis of bacterial meningitis, contact a Testa and Testa attorney today to learn about your legal rights.
Physicians diagnose bacterial meningitis by extracting a spinal fluid sample by inserting a needle into the lower back - a tap for the spinal canal. The fluid is then cultured in a lab so that all the bacteria present in the fluid grow. The physicians can then identify the bacteria present in the fluid, and determine if the patient has bacterial meningitis and which bacteria is at the root of the cause.
The four most common bacteria that cause bacterial meningitis are:
These bacteria often live harmlessly in a person's mouth or throat, but sometimes can avoid the immune defenses of the body and travel all the way to the spinal fluid where they begin to replicate and cause inflammation.
The symptoms of bacterial meningitis can develop in a matter of hours or take up to a couple of days to become apparent. In young children, adolescents, and adults the most common symtoms of bacterial meningitis are:
Other symptoms include: nausea, vomiting, light sensitivity, confusion, and sleepiness. At advanced stages of the disease bruises develop and spread quickly all over the body, and the patient may experience seizures.
However, high fevers, headaches, and stiff necks may be difficult to detect in newborns and infants. Therefore, other signs to look are: irritability, vomiting, inactivity, and loss of appetite.
Remember! Don't wait until it's too late! The law puts time limits on how long you can wait before bringing a case. The time limits and conditions vary from state-to-state and under Federal Law.
If your loved one has suffered serious injury or death due to a delayed or misdiagnosed case of bacterial meningitis - call or email us today for a FREE case evaluation.
Our expert lawyers will review the facts in your case, explain your legal rights and if we determine you have a case,
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