Bacterial meningitis in infants is survivable when diagnosed and treated early. Most babies with this infection recover fully with IV antibiotics and other medical treatment.
With treatment, newborns with bacterial meningitis face a 5-20% risk of death. Premature infants are especially at risk.
As for surviving newborns, as many as 50% will develop serious health problems such as brain damage, hearing loss, and intellectual disabilities.
When medical professionals fail to diagnose or treat bacterial meningitis in time, the consequences can be tragic. In some cases, a delay in diagnosis or treatment is considered medical negligence.
If your child has serious health problems from meningitis caused by medical negligence, you may be entitled to financial assistance. Get in touch with our team to find out if you have a case.