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C diff deaths falling
10 August, 2010
The number of deaths from healthcare associated infections in Scotland is falling, official statistics show.
The number of people in Scotland who died last year from C diff dropped to 139 in 2009 from 248 the previous year - a fall of 44%.
In addition, the number of fatalities from MRSA halved from 48 to 24
The downward trend is mirrored in the actual infection rates, and health secretary Nicola Sturgeon said it shows control measures in the NHS are working...
C diff deaths falling
10 August, 2010
The number of deaths from healthcare associated infections in Scotland is falling, official statistics show.
The number of people in Scotland who died last year from C diff dropped to 139 in 2009 from 248 the previous year - a fall of 44%.
In addition, the number of fatalities from MRSA halved from 48 to 24
The downward trend is mirrored in the actual infection rates, and health secretary Nicola Sturgeon said it shows control measures in the NHS are working...