Clostridium Difficile (C-Diff)
The number of deaths linked to hospital bug Clostridium Difficile
has soared in England and Wales according to the latest figures
from the Office of National Statistics.
Clostridium Difficile (C-Diff) infection can cause diarrhoea
ranging in seriousness from mild to very severe. Occasionally
complications can arise which are life threatening.
Between 2005 and 2006 the number of death certificates mentioning
the infection rose by 72% to 6,480.
This dramatic increase may be due in part to improved reporting
but the combination of broad spectrum antibiotics and poor hygiene
remain a problem in UK hospitals.
Each C.Diff case will be carefully and thoroughly investigated
on its merits. Where the infection can be linked to poor hospital
procedures or hygiene, our Clinical Negligence Solicitors can
help in the recovery of compensation.
If you think you may have a medical negligence claim,
call us for free today on 0800 043 6662 for confidential and friendly
advice. Alternatively, email us at medical@corries.co.uk
or simply fill in our online form on this page.
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