Cluster of Multi-drug Resistant Acinetobacter cases in Tuen Mun Hospital
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
     The spokesperson for Tuen Mun Hospital made the following announcement today (December 6):
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     Three patients (aged 47 to 58) in a male surgical ward had been confirmed as carriers of Multi-drug Resistant Acinetobacter since November 24. Among them, a 58-year-old patient had passed away earlier due to his underlying diseases. The other two patients are currently hospitalised under isolation and are in stable condition.
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     The following enhanced infection control measures have been implemented according to the established guidelines:
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- Enhanced cleaning and disinfection of the ward concerned;
- Application of stringent contact precautions and enhanced hand hygiene for staff and patients; and
- Enhanced patient and environmental screening procedures.
     The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up. The hospital will continue to closely monitor the situation of the ward concerned.