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Campylobacter and Guillain-Barré Syndrome
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What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome?
In rare cases, Campylobacter can cause Guillain-Barré (pronounced ghee-YAN bah-RAY) syndrome, a condition in which the body damages its own nerve cells (outside of the brain and spinal cord), resulting in muscle weakness and, in some cases, paralysis.
According to the CDC:
GBS can last for weeks to months. Most people eventually recover completely or nearly completely, but some people have permanent nerve damage and between 5% and 6% of people who develop GBS die.
The most severe cases of Guillain-Barré involve paralysis of the muscles that control breathing. When this happens, the patient will require help from a machine to breathe. In most cases, this is a temporary condition. But some people never fully recover and about 5% of the people who develop Guillain-Barré die.
According to the Mayo Clinic:
But 80 percent of the people with Guillain-Barre syndrome recover completely or have only minor, residual weakness or abnormal sensations, such as numbness or tingling. Five percent to 10 percent experience more serious, permanent problems with sensation and coordination, including some cases of severe disability. And about one in 10 of those affected is at risk of experiencing a relapse.
The long-term consequences of developing Guillain-Barré from a Campylobacter infection should be discussed with one of our attorneys. Any recovery (settlement or jury award) you receive from liable parties should include compensation for future medical expenses and future pain and suffering.
If you or someone you love has become seriously ill due to a Campylobacter infection or other foodborn illness, contact us.
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Belgium, Wisconsin E. coli HUS Outbreak
Five children living on Grand Avenue in Belgium, Wisconsin, have been diagnosed with E. coli O157:H7. Health officials have not found the source of the E. coli-HUS outbreak. Our attorneys are available for a free consultation regarding legal representation and a private investigation of the outbreak.
Steak E. coli Outbreak
Our E. coli lawyers are investigating cases of E. coli O157 that have been linked to steak served at restaurants in California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah and Washington..
Fairbank Farms Beef Recall Lawsuit
Fairbank Farms ground beef products have been associated with E. coli cases in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont.
Petting Zoo Llama E. coli HUS
Our law firm has been retained to represent a 3-year-old child who contracted an E. coli infection after visiting an apple orchard/petting zoo in Minnesota. The child developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
E. coli Wrongful Death Settlement
We have recently settled a number of E. coli cases involving victims of various E. coli outbreaks, including a wrongful death claim.
Recent Foodborne Outbreaks
- Daniele Salami Lawsuit: Daniele salami (salame) has been linked to a Salmonella Montevideo outbreak.
- Belgium, Wisconsin E. coli HUS Outbreak: Children on Grand Avenue in Belgium, WI have contracted E. coli and HUS.
- Steak E. coli Outbreak: Over 20 people were sickened by blade-tenderized, non-intact steak.
- Fairbank Farms Lawsuit: A multistate E. coli outbreak has been linked to Fairbank Farms hamburger.
- Beef Packers Lawsuit: Beef Packers ground beef has been associated with a Salmonella outbreak.
- Petting Zoo E. coli: A llama at a petting zoo has been associated with an E. coli outbreak in Minnesota.
- Shredded Lettuce Salmonella: An outbreak in Oregon has been linked to shredded lettuce.
- Nestle Lawsuit: Several people have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak associated with Nestle Toll House cookie dough.
- Toll House Cookie Dough Recall: Nestle has recalled refrigerated Toll House cookie dough.
- Toll House Lawsuit: Lawyer to fight for E. coli victim compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress.
- Alfalfa Sprout Salmonella Lawsuit and Lawyer: A multistate outbreak of Salmonella has been linked to alfalfa sprouts.
- Alfalfa Sprout Listeria Lawsuit and Lawyer: A multistate outbreak of listeriosis has been linked to alfalfa sprouts.
- Union International Food White Pepper Suit: A multistate outbreak of Salmonella has been linked to white pepper.
- Salmonella Pistachio Outbreak: A multistate outbreak has been linked to pistachios.
- Chipotle Lawsuit: Several people were sickened by Campylobacter.
- Western National Stock Show Denver E. coli: Attorney Fred Pritzker provides outbreak and compensation information.
- Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak: King Nut Peanut Butter has been genetically linked to this outbreak.
- Iowa E. coli: Raw apple cider may be associated with an Iowa E. coli outbreak.
- Aunt Mid's Lawsuit: People in Michigan, Illinois, New York, Ohio and Oregon have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak.
- Nebraska Beef Lawsuit: Nebraska Beef, Ltd. has recalled millions of pounds of beef products and has been linked to 2 outbreaks.
- E. coli - Cargill/Sam's Club Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef patty recall.
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