MRSA infections up 7% to 592 last year

The number of hospital patients infected with the MRSA 'superbug' reportedly increased by almost 40 last year.

MRSA infections up 7% to 592 last year
Wed, 05 Jul, 2006 - 09:38

The number of hospital patients infected with the MRSA 'superbug' reportedly increased by almost 40 last year.

Reports this morning said figures released under the Freedom of Information Act showed that 592 patients contracted the illness in 2005, compared to 553 in 2004.

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