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MRSA and Hospital Negligence

The spread of infection is one of the most serious health issues faced by hospital workers and their patients. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1.7 million hospital patients suffer from infections every year in the US. The majority of these infections can be avoided; unfortunately, doctors, nurses, and orderlies often fail to take the precautions they should.

MRSA, or methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, is one of the most aggressive and potentially dangerous infections that hospital patients can contract. If you or a loved one has suffered from MRSA due to a hospital’s negligent operation, the New Jersey hospital error attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. can fight for the compensation you deserve. Call us today at 1-800-346-5529.

Preventing MRSA Infection in Hospitals

MRSA is spread when the bacteria are introduced to a wound, sore, or mucous membrane (the mouth, eyes, etc). Because these bacteria are non-responsive to many common antibiotics, the disease is very difficult to treat. Like most bacterial infections, MRSA can cause inflammation of the affected area, fever, blood poisoning, and even death.

The good news is that preventing the spread of MRSA in a hospital is usually simple. The bad news is that many hospitals have failed to take even basic steps such as:

  • Screening new patients for MRSA and other contagious illnesses
  • Only using sterilized medical tools at all times
  • Washing hands thoroughly between patients
  • Suturing surgical sites correctly and keeping the sutures clean
  • Never using one syringe, pair of gloves, etc. to treat more than one patient

MRSA can cause severe illness and may even require amputation to stop the bacteria from spreading through the body. If you or a member of your family has been harmed by a hospital’s failure to practice correct hygiene, our New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers are ready to fight for you.

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Hospitals often employ full teams of experienced attorneys. To successfully file a claim against a careless doctor, nurse, or hospital administrator, you need an aggressive and knowledgeable attorney on your side. Contact the New Jersey hospital infection attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 1-800-346-5529.