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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Following an earlier announcement of some patients infected with Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE), Tuen Mun Hospital spokesperson has the following update today (July 15):
In accordance with prevailing infection control guidelines, the hospital has screened and found one more 70-year-old male patient to be carrier of VRE. He has been transferred to isolation ward for further treatment and is in stable condition.
There are clinical guidelines in public hospitals to ensure proper use of antibiotics, including Vancomycin, and management of VRE carriers. The hospital has stepped up the infection control measures according to established guidelines and is closely monitoring patients' health.
The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for follow up.
Ends/Sunday, July 15, 2012
Issued at HKT 15:41
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