8,000 'superbug' infections in Irish hospitals last year

More than 8,000 people reportedly tested positive for a range of potentially fatal "superbugs" in Irish hospitals last year.

8,000 'superbug' infections in Irish hospitals last year
Wed, 24 Aug, 2005 - 08:59

More than 8,000 people reportedly tested positive for a range of potentially fatal "superbugs" in Irish hospitals last year.

Reports this morning quote figures released under the Freedom of Information Act which showed that 6,000 of these patients had been infected by MRSA.

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