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[Source: Hospital Authority, Hong Kong PRC SAR,full text: (LINK).]
Cluster of Clostridium Difficile toxin cases in TWGHs Wong Tai Sin Hospital
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Wong Tai Sin Hospital (WTSH) made the following announcement today (March 7):
Three patients (one male and two female, aged between 75 and 91) in a convalescence ward had presented with diarrhoea symptoms since February 19.
Appropriate tests were arranged for the patients.
The test results for the three patients were positive for Clostridium Difficile toxin.
The patients concerned are being treated under isolation. All of them are in stable condition.
Restricted visiting to the ward has been imposed. Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the ward concerned are under close surveillance.
The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Clostridium Difficile is the most frequently identified cause of hospital-acquired diarrhoea, which may range from mild diarrhoea to much more severe disease.
Common risk factors for Clostridium Difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) include prior use of broad spectrum antibiotics, old age, prolonged hospitalisation and severe underlying diseases.
Treatment of CDAD consists of discontinuation of the offending agent and prompt, appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
Ends/Thursday, March 7, 2013
Issued at HKT 18:59
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Re: Hong Kong, Cluster of Clostridium Difficile toxin cases in TWGHs Wong Tai Sin Hospital (March 7 2013)
[Source: Hospital Authority, Hong Kong PRC SAR, full text: (LINK).]
Update on cluster of Clostridium Difficile toxin cases in TWGHs Wong Tai Sin Hospital
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Wong Tai Sin Hospital (WTSH) made the following update today (March 11) regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of Clostridium Difficile in a convalescence ward:
One more 79-year-old male patient in the ward concerned presented with symptoms of diarrhoea.
Appropriate tests were arranged for the patient and the results are pending.
The patient concerned is being treated under isolation and is in stable condition.
Admission to the ward concerned has been suspended.
Restricted visiting to the ward concerned has been imposed.
Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the ward concerned are under close surveillance.
The case has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Clostridium Difficile is the most frequently identified cause of hospital-acquired diarrhoea, which may range from mild diarrhoea to much more severe disease.
Common risk factors for Clostridium Difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) include prior use of broad spectrum antibiotics, old age, prolonged hospitalisation and severe underlying disease.
Treatment of CDAD consists of discontinuation of the offending agent and prompt, appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
Ends/Monday, March 11, 2013
Issued at HKT 19:13
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Re: Hong Kong, Cluster of Clostridium Difficile toxin cases in TWGHs Wong Tai Sin Hospital (March 7 2013)
[Source: Hospital Authority, Hong Kong PRC SAR, full text: (LINK).]
Update on cluster of Clostridium Difficile toxin cases in TWGHs Wong Tai Sin Hospital
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Wong Tai Sin Hospital (WTSH) made the following update today (March 13) regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients infected with Clostridium Difficile in a convalescence ward:
Two more male patients (aged 77 and 88) in the ward concerned were confirmed as having Clostridium Difficile-associated diarrhoea.
One of the patients is being treated under isolation and is in stable condition.
The other succumbed on March 11 due to his underlying disease.
Admission to the ward concerned has been suspended. Restricted visiting to the ward concerned has been imposed.
Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the ward concerned are under close surveillance.
The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Clostridium Difficile is the most frequently identified cause of hospital-acquired diarrhoea, which may range from mild diarrhoea to much more severe disease.
Common risk factors for Clostridium Difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) include prior use of broad spectrum antibiotics, old age, prolonged hospitalisation and severe underlying disease.
Treatment of CDAD consists of discontinuation of the offending agent and prompt, appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
Ends/Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Issued at HKT 19:26
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Re: Hong Kong, Cluster of Clostridium Difficile toxin cases in TWGHs Wong Tai Sin Hospital (March 7 2013)
[Source: Hospital Authority, Hong Kong PRC SAR, full text: (LINK).]
Update on cluster of Clostridium Difficile toxin cases in TWGHs Wong Tai Sin Hospital
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Wong Tai Sin Hospital (WTSH) made the following update today (March 14) regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of Clostridium Difficile infections in a convalescence ward:
Two more male patients (aged 79 and 84) in the ward presented with symptoms of diarrhea.
Appropriate tests were arranged for the patients and the results are pending.
The patients are being treated under isolation and are in a stable condition.
Admission to the ward has been suspended and restricted visiting has been imposed. Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the ward are under close surveillance.
The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Clostridium Difficile is the most frequently identified cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea, which may range from mild diarrhea to much more severe infection. Common risk factors for Clostridium Difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) include prior use of broad spectrum antibiotics, old age, prolonged hospitalisation and severe underlying diseases. Treatment of CDAD consists of discontinuation of the offending agent and prompt, appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
Ends/Thursday, March 14, 2013
Issued at HKT 18:36
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Re: Hong Kong, Cluster of Clostridium Difficile toxin cases in TWGHs Wong Tai Sin Hospital (March 7 2013)
[Source: Hospital Authority, Hong Kong PRC SAR, full text: (LINK).]
Update on cluster of Clostridium difficile toxin cases in TWGHs Wong Tai Sin Hospital
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Wong Tai Sin Hospital (WTSH) made the following updates today (March 15) regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of Clostridium difficile infections in a convalescence ward:
Two more male patients (aged 80 and 97) in the ward have presented with symptoms of diarrhea.
Appropriate tests were arranged for the patients and the results are pending.
One of the patients is in a stable condition and being treated under isolation. The other patient is in a serious condition due to his underlying disease.
Admission to the ward has been suspended and restricted visiting has been imposed. Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the concerned ward are under close surveillance.
The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.
Clostridium difficile is the most frequently identified cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea, which may range from mild diarrhea to much more severe infection. Common risk factors for Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) include prior use of broad spectrum antibiotics, old age, prolonged hospitalization and severe underlying diseases. Treatment of CDAD consists of discontinuation of the offending agent and prompt, appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
Ends/Friday, March 15, 2013
Issued at HKT 18:15
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