C. Difficile Infections Are Common In Hospitals and Skilled Nursing Faciltities Indicates Los Angeles Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer Steven Peck

Written by Adam Peck Category: Elder Law January 26th, 2013 1 min read

Often called a super bug because of its drug resistence, C. difficile is common in hospitals and nursing homes. It tends to hit elderly people who have an underlying health condition, such as inflammatory bowel disease or immunodeficiency and who are also receiving antibiotics.

It causes diarrhea, dehydrating a patient and complicating their medical condition, and many times death.

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Written by Adam Peck

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Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.