Bermuda: Outbreak of MRSA skin infections

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Source: http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20131010/NEWS06/131019941

Outbreak of MRSA skin infections in Bermuda
By Owain Johnston-Barnes
Published Oct 10, 2013 at 5:33 pm (Updated Oct 10, 2013 at 5:33 pm)

The Health Department is tracking an outbreak of antibiotic-resistant skin infections on the Island.

Chief Medical Officer Cheryl Peek-Ball said a single source for the Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) outbreak has been determined, and the department is working to stem the bacteria?s spread...

 

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Re: Bermuda: Outbreak of MRSA skin infections

Source: http://bernews.com/2013/10/spa-revealed-as-mrsa-outbreak-point-source/

Spa Revealed As MRSA Outbreak Point Source
October 14, 2013 |

Regarding the recently reported increase in the number of community acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus [MRSA] skin infections, the Department of Health confirmed the fact that a ?point source? has been identified and that exposure from that source was believed to be limited to August and September of this year.

That point source has now been revealed to have been an as yet unidentified island spa. The Department of Health has confirmed that all staff at the spa have been tested and that only the point source tested positive for MRSA ? all others were negative. Once the source was identified, the facility was closed and deep-cleaned and disinfected under the supervision of Environmental Health staff.

The person suffering the original infection will not be allowed to return to work until they have had two consecutive negative test results; the sufferer has been on a regime to eliminate the MRSA infection since being diagnosed...

 

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Source: http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20131015/NEWS06/131019819

Health officials: We can?t name spa
Published Oct 15, 2013 at 8:00 am (Updated Oct 14, 2013 at 11:13 pm)
Local spas faced with calls from concerned customers, but Government won?t formally release name ?unless it?s in the interest of public health?
By Jonathan Bell

A storm of criticism has followed Government?s refusal to name the spa linked to an outbreak of the MRSA bacteria, responsible for at least 20 infections.

In light of public uncertainty, combined with the ?guilt by association? experienced by spas, The Royal Gazette has decided to name the affected business as the Tai Homespa on Laffan Street.

Health officials stress that the spa is now completely clean of the bacterium MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus).

However, last night a spokeswoman said Government would maintain its silence...