Preventing Listeriosis
Listeriosis is a form of food poisoning that is common with expectant mothers. Though this condition is quite rare in humans, pregnant women are especially at risk and need to take special precautions to make sure they protect themselves and their unborn child from the bacteria. If a woman does have the illness, she may be at risk for a miscarriage, premature birth or still birth.
The most common symptoms that a listeriosis patient will experience include nausea, diarrhea, muscle aches, fever and chills. Though these symptoms are similar to the flu, they are indicative of a much more serious condition that needs to be treated immediately. Otherwise, the illness could be life-threatening. If your doctor did not inform you of the best practices to prevent this condition or did not provide a reasonable duty of care upon treating you, you may be able to sue on the grounds of medical malpractice. To learn more about your individual rights, call the Philadelphia birth injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 today.
Listeriosis Safety Tips
In order to protect yourself from listeriosis, the following safety tips should be adhered to:
- Do not eat hot dogs or lunch meats. However, if you want to eat them, reheat them until they are steaming hot and free from bacteria.
- Avoid soft cheeses, such as feta or brie. Contact a doctor for a full list of soft cheeses to avoid.
- Do not consume refrigerated meat spreads.
- Avoid eating smoked seafood unless it has been cooked.
- Never consume unpasteurized milk or any foods made from it.
Healthcare professionals, especially doctors, have a responsibility to make a patient aware of the risks associated with listeriosis and behaviors to take in order to prevent it. When they fail to do so and you are harmed as a result, you may be able to take legal action. Contact an attorney right away if you believe your listeriosis was caused by a negligent third party.
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To learn more about listeriosis and medical malpractice, contact the Philadelphia birth injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 today.