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Bacterial Meningitis

Bacterial Meningitis Misdiagnosis

Bacterial meningitis is often misdiagnosed as the flu, or influenza, because of the similarity in the symptoms. It can also present symptoms of a stroke. Bacterial meningitis is associated with the following symptoms: aches, headache, fever, stiffness, nausea, vomiting, feeling sleepy, being disoriented, rash, unresponsiveness and light sensitivity. Bacterial meningitis is very different from influenza and can cause brain damage, coma, seizures, paralysis, mental retardation, hearing loss and death if not treated promptly. In infants, it can be hard to detect and the only observable symptoms may be lack of activity, irritability, crying and lack of feeding. In advanced stages of the infection, bruises develop under the skin and seizures may occur. Bacterial meningitis is an infection of cerebrospinal fluid, which surrounds the spinal cord and brain. Viral meningitis, or aseptic meningitis, is less serious and often resolves without treatment. If you or a loved one contracted bacterial meningitis and it was misdiagnosed, contact Mark & Associates, P.C. today for a free legal consultation about your case. Please fill out the form at the left or call 1-866-507-4448 today.

About Bacterial Meningitis

Bacterial meningitis is a serious infection caused by one of the following bacteria: Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), Neisseria meningitides (causes meningococcal meningitis), and Streptococcus pneumonia (causes pneumococcal meningitis). These bacteria can be spread through contact with an infected person. Bacterial meningitis can cause swelling of brain tissue, increased pressure in the skull and swelling (hydrocephalus), and restricted blood flow. Bacterial meningitis can spread from the meninges to the brain. With Neisseria meningitides infection, organs can become affected and symptoms can include severe diarrhea, vomiting, internal bleeding, low blood pressure, shock, and death. These are referred to as the Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome. There is now a Hib vaccine given to infants and children which can protect against infection with the Haemophilus influenzae type b bacteria.

Depending upon the type of bacteria causing the meningitis and the severity of the infection, treatment can include antibiotics (once results of culture of spinal fluid come back, specific antibiotics already begun can be changed), corticosteroids to reduce swelling, intravenous fluids, insertion of a catheter into the skull to relieve pressure, anticonvulsants to treat seizures, and medications to treat low blood pressure.

Legal Help for Victims of Bacterial Meningitis Misdiagnosis

Infants, children and the elderly are most at risk for serious complications from missed diagnosis or untimely diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Brain damage, seizures and paralysis may be present for the remainder of the victim’s life. In some cases, the infection results in death of the victim. If you or a loved one contracted bacterial meningitis and were not diagnosed properly and/or promptly, you are urged to contact our lawyers for a free and confidential legal consultation. Please fill out the form at the left or call 1-866-507-4448 today.