Philadelphia Infections
The most important rule for maintaining a maternity ward is to keep everything sterile. New mothers and newborns are vulnerable to illness and other complications. Additionally, infections can be passed from a mother to her child, especially if correct precautions are not taken.
When OBGYN workers do not take reasonable measures to prevent the spread of infections, the consequences can be disastrous. Philadelphia infection and childbirth lawyers Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. work hard to help families that have been affected by these mistakes. Call us at 215-238-1130 to learn about our legal strategies.
Group B Strep
One serious danger that expectant mothers face around the world is streptococcal infections, also known as strep. Strep infections can attack healthy tissues, usually the throat, or enter the body by attacking weakened tissues. New mothers and their children are especially vulnerable to a particular strain of these bacteria known as GBS (Group B strep).
GBS was first identified in the 1970′s and since then has become the primary cause of death in newborn infants. Every year about 12,000 infants contract this infection from their mothers during birth. The majority of them (75%) show symptoms within a few days, while others seem healthy for months.
Health concerns associated with GBS infections include:
- Bacterial meningitis (inflammation of spinal and neurological membranes)
- Pneumonia
- Sepsis (infection spreading into the bloodstream)
Hygiene during pregnancy and childbirth is a large part of avoiding this infection. If a healthcare worker fails to provide sterilized equipment for a patient during pregnancy or childbirth, he or she may be open to a Philadelphia childbirth infection lawsuit.
Other Dangerous Bacteria and Viruses
Other Dangerous Bacteria and Viruses
- Fifth disease
- Listeriosis
- Colds or the flu
Contact Us
If your child has contracted a serious infection due to medical negligence, we can help. Contact experienced Philadelphia childbirth infections lawyers Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130.