Hospital in Almere closes neonatal unit over MRSA infections
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The Flevoziekenhuis in Almere has closed its neonatal unit until further notice following six cases of MRSA infection. Three babies and three hospital care workers were found to have the infection which can be dangerous to premature or ill babies. Emergency child births can still go ahead, the hospital said. Hospital staff are being tested for MRSA and cleaning has been intensified, local broadcaster Omroep Flevoland reported. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureas or MRSA is usually found...

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