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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Wong Tai Sin Hospital (WTSH) made the following announcement today (September 3):
Four patients (three male and one female, aged 65 to 87) in a tuberculosis and chest ward have presented with diarrhea symptoms since August 7. Appropriate tests were arranged and the test results were positive to Clostridium Difficile toxin. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation and are in a stable condition.
Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the ward are under close surveillance.
The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Ends/Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Issued at HKT 19:21
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