New test to search for MRSA launched

A new tactic is being added to the armoury of infection control to combat MRSA in local hospitals.

From Wednesday patients booked to go into hospital will have a swab test as part of the pre-operative checks, to find out if MRSA is present on their skin or in their nose.

If MRSA is found it can then be treated before the patient is admitted.

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