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Two employees said a number of rooms on more than three wards were affected by the outbreak, but the hospital said only one patient was infected with Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE).
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A hospital spokeswoman said one patient was infected with VRE and was isolated with four others who are being tested for the bacteria.
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http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wes...es-gairdner-ward/story-e6frg13u-1226000693310
- Linda Cann, Health Reporter
- From: <CITE>The Sunday Times </CITE>
- February 05, 2011 6:00PM
Two employees said a number of rooms on more than three wards were affected by the outbreak, but the hospital said only one patient was infected with Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE).
...
A hospital spokeswoman said one patient was infected with VRE and was isolated with four others who are being tested for the bacteria.
Full text:
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wes...es-gairdner-ward/story-e6frg13u-1226000693310