Update on cluster of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci cases at Queen Elizabeth Hospital
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Regarding the earlier announcement on a cluster of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) carriers in a mixed surgical ward, the spokesperson for Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) gave the following update today (March 12):
In accordance with the prevailing infection control guidelines, the hospital has performed contact tracing and confirmed five more patients (three male and two female, aged 20 to 90) as VRE carriers without clinical symptoms. One of them is under isolation with stable condition. Three others have been discharged already, and the remaining one had passed away due to underlying disease.
QEH will continue the enhanced infection control measures and closely monitor the situation of the ward. The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Monday, March 12, 2018
Issued at HKT 18:50
Issued at HKT 18:50
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