Outbreak of Clostridium Difficile at the Countess of Chester Hospital

15/04/2008

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Clostridium Difficile

After 26 people fell ill with clostridium difficile a ward at the the Countess of Chester Hospital has been closed and the The Health Protection Agency have been informed of an outbreak of clostridium difficile.

Although a Trust spokesman said that the outbreak was "none severe" the ward was closed and extra cleaning was introduced in affected areas, including bleaching three times a day.

Joanne Ashley of Irwin Mitchell Solicitors said "Infection prevention and control in hospitals is of paramount importance and vital in helping to prevent outbreaks of clostridium difficile occurring."

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