84 articles on "infection"

Surgical Site Infections

Did you know that surgical site infections are the most common type of infection in the U.S., occurring in 5 percent of all surgery patients, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control? That equals more than half a million patients that will d...

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Newborn Death Due To Group B Streptococcus Infection Because Physician Failed to Administer Antibiotics

If a baby contracts an infection a result of the group b strep bacteria there is a very substantial risk to the infant's condition that results. It can also result in the death of the newborn. Infants who live may develop life-long disabilities ...

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Physician Pays $457,000 On Lawsuit Of Loss Of Baby As Resut Of Not Administering Antibiotics

If a infant acquires an infection caused by the group b strep bacteria there is a very substantial risk to the baby's condition that results. This may also result in the death of the newborn. Babies who survive may suffer from permanent disabili...

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Vaginal infections lower fertility

SALLY, who has been declared healthy and fit, could not understand why she still was not pregnant after trying for almost two years. She suffers from recurrent bacterial vaginosis (BV). A study reports that women with tubal infertility (involving the...

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Dog Bites: Infection and Rabies, And Filing A Dog Bite Lawsuit

The most common problem following an animal bite is simple infection. The saliva of dogs, is known to contain a wide variety of bacteria. According to one recent study, bacteria or other pathogens show up in about 85 percent of bites. Approximately 4...

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Ear Infections In Dogs: What You Need To Know

If you own a dog, ear infections are something you certainly need to be careful of, since they are one of the most dangerous as well as troubling ailments of canines. In fact, it is the most frequent reason for pet owners to visit the vet. However, ...

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SINUS CYSTIC FIBROSIS INFECTION: A closer look

SINUS CYSTIC FIBROSIS INFECTION: A closer look by: Marlon D. Ludovice Have you heard of the infection called Sinus Cystic Fibrosis Infection? From the name itself it sounds for a serious ailment isn’t it? What is this all about and how does it...

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Settlement For $457,000 After Physician Does Not Administer Antibiotics For Group B Streptococcus And Newborn Dies

If a infant contracts an infection from the group b strep bacteria there is a very substantial risk to the newborn's condition that results. It can even lead to the death of the baby. Newborns who live can develop life-long disabilities such as ...

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Check with A Malpractice Lawyer If Your Child Suffered A GBS Injury From GBS Meningitis

Group B Strep is the most frequent cause of sepsis and meningitis (a dangerous infection of the fluid of the spinal cord and the fluid surrounding the brain) in babies. As a bacterial infection, group b strep can attack a newborn if it is passed to t...

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Do you have Sinus Infection Symptoms?

Do you have Sinus Infection Symptoms? by: Mike Nielsen You’ve heard the saying, “No pain, no gain” but for many of us who have experienced the tremendous, annoying pain associated with having a sinus infection, I am sure you feel as I do; ...

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