(Manchester, England) Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is causing problems at British National Health Service (NHS) neo-natal wards.
SEVEN babies have tested positive for the superbug MRSA at the region's biggest maternity unit.When MRSA is present, the hospital staffers are likely not properly sanitizing and maintaining work areas and equipment.
St Mary's Hospital in the city centre has closed the three neo-natal wards on the unit to new admissions following the outbreak.
It is understood MRSA was found on the skin of one baby several weeks ago.
The six other cases were picked up during routine skin screening tests on Thursday.
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