Officials at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, New Hampshire, believe as many as eight patients may have been exposed to a life-threatening, dementia-causing disease as a result of unsterilized tools used in their neurosurgery unit.
CJD has only been transmitted through surgical procedures four times, and never has this type of incident occurred in the United States. Officials also believe that the disease may have been transmitted to patients in other states, as the surgical equipment that was used, was rented. A spokesperson for the hospital and the director of public health, Dr. Jose Montero, said he believed that the risk for transmission and infection of the disease was minimal, however after extensive investigation, it could not be concluded that there was absolutely no risk for infection.
What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?
Spontaneous CJD has no known cause, and occurs unexpectedly. It is characterized as a progressive brain and nervous system disease that causes dementia and eventually death. Some of the most common early onset symptoms include personality changes, confusion, memory loss, impaired judgment, loss of muscle coordination, and loss of vision. Unfortunately there is no treatment or cure for CJD.
Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim
Thousands of patients are injured or killed each year in the United States as the result of negligent acts of medical professionals. Cases of malpractice can take place in a variety of settings and may involve doctors, dentists, surgeons, midwives, anesthesiologists, technicians, oncologists, and other types of medical staff. While there is no amount of money or compensation that can recompense your injuries or the loss of a loved one, victims and family members of victims of medical malpractice are entitled to financial relief through a Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Lawsuit or Wrongful Death Lawsuit.
Because medical malpractice cases are often very complex, it is advised that victims and their family members contact a Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Attorney as soon as possible.
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