Gallup, NM asked in Medical Malpractice for New Mexico

Q: I had mrsa but was told it was herpes whitlow do I have a case?

I was seen in the ER here the doctor told me it was herpes whitlow and it ended up being a staph infection mrsa. He gave me meds for herpes whitlow and my hands now have eczema on them and he never cultured the sore and it turned out it was mrsa. I was treated by a different doctor for the mrsa. Please help.

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Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
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  • Medical Malpractice Lawyer
  • Phoenix, AZ

A: A local medical malpractice can evaluate and advise. It depends on the nature and extent of your damages.

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