Superbug woe as MRSA is reduced

Superbug woe as MRSA is reduced

INFECTION control experts at Northampton General Hospital believe they are on track to meet Government targets to reduce MRSA on wards, but fear a different superbug is harder to control.

The hospital recorded only 10 cases of MRSA infections in patients' blood during the last six months, compared to 16 recorded incidents between October 2005 and March last year.

Hospitals must reduce the level to one case or less of the superbug each month by April 2008 to meet health targets.

 

alison.curtis@northantsnews.co.uk

15 January 2007

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