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Update on cluster of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci cases in Tuen Mun Hospital
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     Regarding the earlier confirmation that some in-patients confirmed to be Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) carriers, the spokesperson of Tuen Mun Hospital made the following update today (May 15):

     In accordance with the prevailing infection control guidelines, screening of contacts has been performed. One more male patient aged 75 has been confirmed as VRE carrier during contact tracing.  The patient does not have any related clinical symptoms and has been discharged before commencement of contact tracing.

     The hospital will continue the enhanced infection control measures and closely monitor the situation.

     The case has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.

Ends/Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Issued at HKT 19:45

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