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17/07/2015
Patients And Staff Tested For Bacterial Infection at Altnagelvin Hospital
A number of staff members and patients at Altnagelvin Hospital in L'Derry are being tested and treated for the bacterial infection Streptococcus Group A.
A spokesperson for the Western Trust, said: "Commonly the Streptococcus Group A symptoms are sore throats and minor skin conditions. It is a bacterium that is prevalent in the local community and in most cases can be effectively treated by a course of antibiotics. The Trust has robust infection prevention controls in place and anyone who presents with symptoms will be tested and will commence appropriate treatment."
The bacterial infection is currently isolated to two ward areas.
(CD/MH)
A spokesperson for the Western Trust, said: "Commonly the Streptococcus Group A symptoms are sore throats and minor skin conditions. It is a bacterium that is prevalent in the local community and in most cases can be effectively treated by a course of antibiotics. The Trust has robust infection prevention controls in place and anyone who presents with symptoms will be tested and will commence appropriate treatment."
The bacterial infection is currently isolated to two ward areas.
(CD/MH)
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