Public Health Agency Pseudomonas statement – Monday 6th February 2012
The total number of pseudomonas cases and colonisations notified to the Public Health Agency (PHA) today (6th February) are as follows: Total number of confirmed pseudomonas infections associated with the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital (RJM) outbreak: seven (in RJM). Number of babies currently in neonatal units who have confirmed pseudomonas colonisations and are associated with the RJM outbreak: six (in RJM). Number of other babies currently in neonatal units who have confirmed pseudomonas colonisations: six (in Altnagelvin, Craigavon and Antrim). ENDS
Public Health Agency Pseudomonas Statement - 5th February 2012
The total number of pseudomonas cases and colonisations notified to the Public Health Agency (PHA) today (5th February) are as follows: Total number of confirmed pseudomonas infections associated with the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital (RJM) outbreak: seven (in RJM). Number of babies currently in neonatal units who have confirmed pseudomonas colonisations and are associated with the RJM outbreak: six (in RJM). Number of other babies currently in neonatal units who have confirmed pseudomonas colonisations: six (in Altnagelvin, Craigavon and Antrim). ENDS
Public Health Agency Pseudomonas Statement - 4th February 2012
The total number of pseudomonas cases and colonisations notified to the Public Health Agency (PHA) today (4th February) are as follows: Total number of confirmed pseudomonas infections associated with the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital (RJM) outbreak: seven (in RJM). Number of babies currently in neonatal units who have confirmed pseudomonas colonisations and are associated with the RJM outbreak: six (in RJM). Number of other babies currently in neonatal units who have confirmed pseudomonas colonisations: six (in Altnagelvin, Craigavon and Antrim). ENDS
Pseudomonas – PHA update 4th February 2012
As a precautionary measure, a water sampling and tap replacement programme is underway in all neonatal units in Northern Ireland. PHA is publishing water sample results for all Trusts as and when confirmed. Water sample results for the Northern Trust show that Pseudomonas has been detected in a small number of water outlets in the neonatal unit at Antrim Area Hospital.