Birth Infections
More than 100,000 people die each year due to errors made in the hospitals, making medical mistakes troubling and seemingly inescapable. One particular source of danger is the presence of viral and bacterial microorganisms which can cause dangerous infections, even in the healthiest of individuals. The risk is heightened exponentially for newborns, whose immune systems have not begun to develop a defense against the world’s germs.
The doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff who are responsible for overseeing the procedures and facilities associated with labor, delivery, and postnatal care must adhere to rigid practices and standards so that a helpless infant is not made ill. If their negligence has sickened your son or daughter, contact the Houston birth injury lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 832-369-8296.
Possible Infections in Newborns
The sheer number of potential sources of germ exposure can quickly lead a parent to panic. Improper sterilization of surgical tools, physician illness, and inadequately cleaned rooms only begin to scratch the surface of possible points of exposure. These are preventable hazards, and the failure to eliminate these dangers can lead your newborn to contract a serious infection such as:
- Streptococcal Infections (particularly Group B Strep)
- Staphylococcal Infections
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Sepsis
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
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The joy of welcoming your newborn into the world should not have been interfered with by a hospital’s negligence. To begin seeking the financial compensation that you are due, contact the experienced Houston birth infections lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 832-369-8296.