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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), the spokesperson for the Tuen Mun Hospital has the following update today (September 29):
In accordance with prevailing infection control guidelines, the hospital has screened and found one more 81-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 infection control measures according to established guidelines and is closely monitoring patients' health.
The case has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for follow-up.
Ends/Saturday, September 29, 2012
Issued at HKT 16:00
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