Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital responds to case of Legionnaires' disease
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The spokesman for Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital (PYNEH) made the following reply today (August 23) regarding a Legionella infection case:
A 27-year-old female patient who stays in a haematology ward of PYNEH was confirmed to have Legionnaires' Disease. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) visited the ward and collected water samples today. The source of infection is still under investigation. The patient is currently receiving treatment at PYNEH and is in stable condition.
The hospital has already implemented a series of precautionary and enhanced infection control measures, including:
1. Suspending use of related basin faucets and shower heads;
2. Installing bacterial filters for related water faucets and arranging to disinfect related water supply system if needed; and
3. Providing boiled or bottled water to patients in the wards concerned for drinking and mouth rinsing.
The case has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office according to established guidelines. The hospital will co-operate with the CHP to investigate the source of infection.
Ends/Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Issued at HKT 18:45
Issued at HKT 18:45
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