Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Pennsylvania

Re: medical question

Patients do acquire c-dif as a consequence of being on antibiotics for another infection. The first course of antibiotics given for the initial infection wipe out the other bacteria normally found in the bowel allowing the c-dif to multiply and cause active infection. c-dif can be fatal particularly in patients who are elderly or frail for other reasons. There is an accepted treatment for the infection which is effective if given in time depending on the nature of conditions from which a patient might be suffering.

You haven't provided information about your mother's treatment. Therefore I am unable to further comment.

Re: medical question (Clostridium Difficile)

Please accept my condolences on your loss.

C. diff. (Clostridium Difficile) diarrhea is a well recognized complication of antibiotic treatment. In most patients, the infection can be cured with early recognition, and proper management.

In some cases it can involve refractory infection and on rare occasions, especially in patients who don�t show typical signs, death. Whether your mother�s death was preventable depends on many factors.

I am currently litigating a wrongful death case relating to c. diff, recently attended a medical seminar on the topic, and would be available to discuss your mother�s case.

If you are considering investigating a lawsuit relating to your mother�s death, you should call attorneys as soon as possible. Medical malpractice attorneys will generally listen to your story for free. If they think you may a case, they will invite you for an in person interview to learn the details.