Pseudomonas update

Further tests for Pseudomonas have not shown any new cases of infection in the outbreak at the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital, and the total remains at seven.
~ Wednesday, 25 January 2012

It was also confirmed during a regional update this afternoon that the number of babies who have the Pseudomonas bacteria on their skin associated with the RJMH outbreak, is now eight. It is not causing active infection in these babies. The babies continue to receive the neonatal care they require. As a precautionary measure, babies' skin may be screened again as the situation requires to see if they are carrying the bacteria. All necessary precautions are being taken to avoid spread of infection.

The regional update was attended by representatives from the Department of Health, five Trusts, the PHA, the Health and Social Care Board and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.

All other maternity services and wards in the Royal Jubilee Hospital are fully operational and working as normal. Expectant mothers should attend their appointments as scheduled.

Since the last update, the neonatal network continues to manage well.

For a more detailed update, please see the Public Health Agency's website

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