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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of Clostridium Difficile toxin infection cases at a female medical ward, the spokesperson for Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital made the following update today (May 30):
One more 85-year-old patient in the ward was confirmed to be infected by Clostridium Difficile toxin. The patient is being treated under isolation and is in a stable condition.
Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the ward concerned are under close surveillance. The case has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Friday, May 30, 2014
Issued at HKT 18:15
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