Update on cluster of Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae cases in Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital
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The spokesperson of Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital gave the following update today (July 28) regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients with Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) with IMP-carbapenemese in a medical ward:
The hospital has continued with the screening procedures and confirmed one more female patient aged 96 as having CRE with IMP-carbapenemese without clinical symptoms. The patient has already been discharged.
The case has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up. The hospital will continue the enhanced infection control measures and closely monitor the situation.
Ends/Thursday, July 28, 2016
Issued at HKT 16:32
Issued at HKT 16:32
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