Update on cluster of Candida auris cases in Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital
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Regarding an earlier announcement on Candida auris carrier cases, the spokesperson for Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital gave the following update today (April 12):
Following a contact tracing investigation, one more male patient, aged 79, in the medicine and geriatrics ward was confirmed to carry Candida auris without signs of infection. The patient is now being treated in isolation and is in stable condition.
The hospital will continue to apply the following enhanced infection control measures in accordance with the prevailing guidelines to prevent the spread of Candida auris:
1. Enhanced patient and environmental screening procedures;
2. Stringent contact precautions and enhanced hand hygiene for staff and patients; and
3. Thorough cleaning and disinfection of the ward concerned.
The hospital will closely monitor the situation in the ward. The case has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Issued at HKT 18:30
Issued at HKT 18:30
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