Superbug fears as two die in Drogheda hospital

An investigation is underway to establish whether the deaths of two people at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda are related to an outbreak of the superbug C. difficile.

Superbug fears as two die in Drogheda hospital
Tue, 03 Nov, 2009 - 13:59

An investigation is underway to establish whether the deaths of two people at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda are related to an outbreak of the superbug C. difficile.

Three wards have been closed after 10 patients tested positive for the infection.

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