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Meningitis usually strikes young people and requires a quick, decisive response by doctors and other medical professionals. An inflammation of the spinal cord and brain, bacterial meningitis is a fast-developing, life-threatening disease. Too often, meningitis symptoms may be misdiagnosed as flu. Viral meningitis is less dangerous, but tests must be done quickly and treatment started immediately for bacterial meningitis.
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Meningitis Is A Serious, Sometimes Deadly, Disease
There are 2,000-3,000 diagnosed cases of bacterial meningitis each year according to the National Meningitis Association. A full one-third of those cases result in serious complications for the patient including organ failure, arm or leg amputation, or death. A treatable meningitis infection can become life-threatening if a health care professional:
- Misdiagnoses meningitis. Symptoms of meningitis include a high fever, headache and a stiff neck. If an emergency room doctor or nurse misdiagnoses the case as flu, life-saving treatment will not be given.
- Fails to quickly respond to a meningitis diagnosis. A bacterial meningitis patient needs immediate medication and care. The disease acts rapidly and death can occur within hours.
If your loved one has suffered serious injury or wrongful death because of a physician's failure to diagnose meningitis and to act promptly, talk to a medical negligence attorney at Knapp & Roberts.
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