Clostridium Difficile may lead to a medical negligence claim

Clostridium Difficile, or C-diff, is one of the bacteria referred to in the UK news as 'superbugs', and one of the conditions that could result in a medical negligence claim. A hospital must be attentive to the infection, as it spreads easily and is hard to eliminate. Its effects can range from causing mild diarrhoea through to releasing fatal levels of toxins into the body.

About C-diff
It is present in the digestive systems of approximately 3% of adults, where it is held in check by other, good, bacteria. Antibiotics can destroy the positive bacteria, thus allowing C-diff to proliferate until the toxins it excretes affect the patient.

It spreads through spores in faecal matter, meaning that cleanliness is highly important in containing the infection. The disease is curable in many cases - though some patients are resistant to the strong antibiotics needed to kill the bacterium.

C-diff medical negligence claims
A medical negligence claim must demonstrate that there was a shortfall in the treatment that should be expected. In C-diff cases, that could involve a lack of cleanliness that leads to a patient becoming infected, an unreasonable delay in diagnosing the infection, or not supplying the correct drugs after diagnosis.

A case of C-diff need not be fatal for a medical negligence claim to be made. The basis for a claim is that suffering was a result of medical professionals' actions and inactions.

Making a medical negligence claim with YouClaim
If you have suffered from Clostridium Difficile whilst in hospital, you can be sure that YouClaim will treat your case with sensitivity as we help you find out whether you have a case for a medical negligence claim. We are experts in this field, and will be able to help you through all the complexities in plain English.

Should you decide to proceed in a claim, we will put you in contact with a skilled personal injury solicitor for your legal representation. All law firms that we work with are governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, which assures you of high-quality service, and we have an excellent success rate.

All successful medical negligence claims with YouClaim are covered by our 100% compensation promise - meaning that every penny of damages awarded goes to you.

Our team of advisors is ready to take your call, on 0800 10 757 95. Alternatively, you can make a booking for an advisor to call you at a time of your choosing, or chat to us online. However you choose to contact us, we will work to assist your medical negligence claim.