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Epiglottitis is an acute life-threatening bacterial infection that results in swelling and inflammation of the epiglottis. (The epiglottis is an elastic cartilage structure at the root of the tongue that prevents food from entering the windpipe when swallowing.) This causes breathing problems, including stridor, that can progressively worsen which may, ultimately, lead to airway obstruction. There is so much swelling that air cannot get in or out of the lungs resulting in a medical emergency. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Learn what two fruits can help fight tooth decay and gum disease. And which type of sugar is actually the culprit in creating conditions in which tooth decay can thrive. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Coconut oil kills quite a few types of bacteria. These include streptococcus which causes pneumonia, ear infections and throat infections, staphylococcus which cause food poisoning and urinary tract infections, neisseria which causes gonorrhea, chlamydia which causes genital infections and helicobacter pyloris which causes stomach ulcers. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
Many people incorrectly believe that TSS only affects women, when in fact it can affect anyone - men, women and children. TSS has occurred in all races, although most cases have been reported from North America and Europe. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
A Group B Streptococcus infection in a newborn can bring about serious long term damage or even the death of the infant. It is known that an expectant mother who carries the bacteria may transmit the bacteria to her babyless antibiotics are administered during labor. This article analyzes the report of a claim which was based on the position that that a doctor did not give antibiotics although the physician knew the woman had one of the known risk factors for transmitting the bacteria to her baby.
One of these species of microscopic travelers in our bloodstream would find some organ or tissue of the body an ideal place to set up housekeeping. The sexual proclivity, by which they divide and multiply, allows them to dominate the world in which they reside and makes for some severe illness situations. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Compared to streptococcal infections, spirochetes are represented in only a small percent of the total number of dental infections. Even less involved, but nevertheless significant to patients when they occur, are infections from parasites. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
The loss of a baby in childbirth is a painful occurrence for a parent. This note looks at a wrongful death case alleging that a doctor mocked the mother for seeking a C-section once she realized she was unable to deliver naturally only to use a vacuum extractor but did so improperly and killed the baby in the attempt.
A newborn with a Group B Strep infection is at serious risk of developing sepsis, pneumonia or meningitis - that, in turn, may cause grave disabilities or the loss of the child. Physicians understand that a pregnant woman who is a carrier could transmit the bacteria to her infantless antibiotics are administered during labor. This post looks at the report of a lawsuit alleging that a doctor failed to administer antibiotics even though the physician recognized the woman had a known risk factor for transmitting the bacteria to her infant.
As recently as 1986, the Mayo Clinic Health Letter stated that infective endocaditis which involves the interior lining of the heart's pumping chamgers and valves is mainly caused by the germ called streptococcus viridans. These are the very same family of bacteria that Dr. Price found to be most often present in infected teeth. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Streptococcal toxic-shock syndrome is defined group A streptococcal infection. It is associated with the early onset of shock and organ failure. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Some of our first memories are all about health, we are taught to keep our hands clean, brush our hair, take a bath, and brush our teeth. We are taught how vitally important it is to clean our teeth after every meal or at least twice a day, to floss daily, and to avoid candy or sweets. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
Gas Gangrene also called is Clostridial and Myonecrosis. It is caused by Clostridium perfringens(ecrotizing subcutaneous infection). This bacteria is belong to Group A Streptococcus. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
This article looks at a settlement from a malpractice lawsuit alleging that a doctor did not induce a pregnant woman's labor in time. In this matter, the mother suffered from hypertension throughout her pregnancy which resulted in a variety of complications. Although the physician realized that he would have to induce labor due to complications, he failed to induce her while the baby was still alive.
A group b streptococcus infection that is not treated immediately may leave an infant with devastating permanent harm and even result in the baby's death. If a baby whose mother was positive for GBS presents with symptoms consistent with the infection and the doctor treating the infant does not check the prenatal records and fails to link the symptoms with the mother's GBS, the physician is possibly liable for medical malpractice.
During labor the unborn baby's umbilical cord can become compressed. If this happens, the baby can experience asphyxia as the oxygen supply is restricted. In the event that a physician or nurse misses the signs of serious umbilical cord compression and fails to take correct methods, like repositioning the mother, giving her oxygen and fluids, or if the previous actions fail, an emergency C-section, the baby can develop brain damage or perhaps die, and the doctor or nurse might be liable for malpractice.
Compared to streptococcal infections, spirochetes are represented in only a small percent of the total number of dental infections. Even less involved, but nevertheless significant to patients when they occur, are infections from parasites. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Group B Strep is reportedly the major frequent cause of sepsis and meningitis in infants. Meningitis is a serious infection of the fluid of the spinal cord and the fluid around the brain. Even when the newborn lives the infection the baby can be left with permanent disabilities. These can involve, for instance, deafness. This article briefly considers why you should confer with an attorney if your child was harmed by GBS related meningitis and you believe it was the result of medical malpractice.
Relationship of Allergic Rhinitis to Otitis Media with Effusion (OME). Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Doctors and nurses are expected to have the knowledge training and experience required to detect and react to fetal distress. They are also expected to dedicate proper attention to monitoring their patient during labor and delivery. When they fail to do so their actions may end in considerable injury to the unborn baby. In such circumstances they might be liable for medical malpractice.
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