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PRO/AH/EDR> Cryptococcosis – UK: (Scotland) fatal, nosocomial, 2018

Hospital-Related Infection -- United KingdomAn infection linked to pigeon droppings was a "contributing factor" in the death of a child at a Glasgow hospital, it has been confirmed.Scotland's health secretary ordered a review of the design of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after the deaths of 2 patients. The hospital has put infection control measures in place, and officials insist it is safe for patients and visitors.Jeane Freeman [Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport in the Scottish Read more [...]