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Sep
Sep
What if a single missed spot on a cotton swab was the only thing standing between you and your scheduled surgery? For many patients preparing for a…
Tag Archives: Infection Control
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Aug
Aug
What if a simple five-minute swab could be the only thing standing between you and a successful, infection-free hip recovery? With MRSA bacteraemia…
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Aug
Aug
In 2026, official data confirms that approximately 1 in 30 people in the United Kingdom are MRSA carriers, often without exhibiting any symptoms….
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Aug
Aug
Imagine arriving at the hospital, bags packed and nerves steeled, only to be told your operation is cancelled because your MRSA status is unknown….
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Jul
Jul
Did you know that MRSA bacteraemia rates in the UK saw a 17.4% increase in the 2024 to 2025 financial year? This represents the largest annual rise…
28
Jul
Jul
Did you know that MRSA cases in England rose by 16.9% during the 2024/2025 period? This statistic is a sobering reminder of why hospitals maintain…
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Jul
Jul
Did you know that in the 2024-2025 financial year, NHS hospitals in England reported 1,250 surgical site infections? While this represents a small…
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Jul
Jul
Recent UK health data from May 2026 shows an 11.5% increase in MRSA bloodstream infections, yet the most common way to harbour the bacteria involves…
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Jul
Jul
A single missed spot on your MRSA swab can be the difference between a successful surgery date and a frustrating last-minute cancellation. It’s…
08
Jul
Jul
Did you know that on any given day, approximately 1 in 31 hospital patients is affected by at least one healthcare-associated infection? It is a…