Herpes Encephalitis in Children

Our medical malpractice lawyers handles all types of medical malpractice claims in Maryland. Among these malpractice lawsuits are claims for birth injuries from herpes encephalitis.

Herpes encephalitis is a viral infection.  Herpes encephalitis in infants is usually contracted via fetal intrapartum contact with genital HSV infection (85% of cases).  Symptoms of herpes encephalitis usually present between four to eleven days after the baby was delivered.

Medical malpractice lawsuits involving herpes encephalitis typically stem from failure to diagnose and treat the disease.  Left unchecked, this virus can spread rapidly.  Herpes simplex encephalitis in infants can be fatal or cause long term brain injuries if it is not properly treated.

If you suspect that your child has herpes encephalitis and has suffered injury or death as the result of the failure of a doctor to treat the virus, call our medical malpractice lawyers at 800-553-8082 or get a free, no obligation consultation online.